USPTO names new general counsel
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has appointed David Berdan as its new general counsel.
Berdan, who most recently served general counsel and compliance officer of gambling company Gaming Arts, will take up the post on November 16.
Prior to his role at Gaming Arts, Berdan was deputy general counsel at sports betting company IGT, and chief counsel for IP at Koch Industries.
“America’s inventors, creators, and innovators will be well-served with David Berdan as general counsel at the USPTO,” said USPTO director Andrei Iancu.
“With his leadership experience and knowledge of so many aspects of technology and the law, Mr. Berdan will help guide the USPTO as we endeavor to expand innovation and support a growing and dynamic US economy,” Iancu added.
Berdan will be Iancu’s chief legal advisor, and oversee the USPTO’s offices of the solicitor, general law, and enrollment and discipline.
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