USPTO Director David Kappos to Speak at Knobbe Martens on March 15

Knobbe Martens is honored to host Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) David J. Kappos in the Orange County office on Thursday, March 15 from 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Mr. Kappos will discuss "Building a 21st Century Patent and Trademark Office: Stimulating Technology and Fostering Innovation." In his current role since August 2009, Mr. Kappos advises the President, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Administration on intellectual property matters.

With over 275 lawyers and scientists nationwide, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP dedicates its practice to all aspects of intellectual property law including litigation. Consistently ranked among the top intellectual property firms worldwide, Knobbe Martens serves a diverse group of clients from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. Headquartered in Orange County, California, Knobbe Martens also has offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle and Washington, D.C. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.