Vidal tackles Senate questions on Section 101, Fintiv and SEPs

Patrick Wingrove

December 02 2021

Kathi Vidal, the USPTO director nominee, speaking at her nomination hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 1

The nominee for USPTO director got the most attention from the Senate Judiciary Committee panel aside from New York judge nominee Dale Ho

Unlock this content.

The content you are trying to view is exclusive to our subscribers.

To unlock this content:

Take a Free Trial or Login

Topics

Patrick Wingrove

Deputy managing editor Managing IP

Patrick assists with editorial agenda management, and regularly reports on patent-related issues, including FRAND, supplementary protection certificates and patent eligibility, as well as trade secrets. He also chairs industry events and produces conference newspapers.

more from across site and SHARED ros bottom lb

More from across our site

Trademarks

Exclusive: Brandsmiths eyes client focus with ex-River Island GC

Daniel Raymond, who will serve as head of client relations, tells Managing IP that law firms must offer ‘brave’ opinions if they want to keep winning new business

Max Walters, November 18 2025

Patents

Successful business merger handshake with upward graphs symbolizing growth and teamwork in a corporate cityscape

Perkins Coie and Ashurst merger to forge $2.7bn law firm

The new outfit, Ashurst Perkins Coie, will bring together around 3,000 lawyers across 23 countries

November 17 2025

Patents

Podcast: The spectrum of identity within IP

In the seventh episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP Out, a network for LGBTQAI+ professionals and their allies

Max Walters, November 17 2025

Patents

‘Steady growth’: how Willkie’s Chicago office flourished after baptism of fire

Sara Horton, co-chair of Willkie’s IP litigation group, reflects on launching the firm’s Chicago office during a global pandemic, and how she advises young, female attorneys

Sanjana Mishra, November 17 2025

Patents

Pillsbury bolsters IP team with Japan-focused partner hire

Brian Paul Gearing brings technical depth, litigation expertise, and experience with Japanese business culture to Pillsbury’s IP practice

Sanjana Mishra, November 14 2025

Patents

This week on MIP: German court rules against OpenAI | Huawei reveals licensing stats

News of InterDigital suing Amazon in the US and CMS IndusLaw challenging Indian rules on foreign firms were also among the top talking points

Sukanya Sarkar, November 14 2025

Patents

Year in review: how AI is shaping IP litigation in Australia

IP lawyers at three firms reflect on how courts across Australia have reacted to AI use in litigation, and explain why they support measured use of the technology

Sukanya Sarkar, November 13 2025

Patents

New AJ Park head bets on ‘strong relationships’ to drive success

AJ Park’s owner, IPH, announced earlier this week that Steve Mitchell will take the reins of the New Zealand-based firm in January

Sukanya Sarkar, November 12 2025

Patents

The IP Lounge: What makes a standout IP lateral hire

Chris Adamson and Milli Bouri of Adamson & Partners join us to discuss IP market trends and what law firm and in-house clients are looking for

Max Walters, November 12 2025

Trademarks

Why ‘Iceland’ trademark case could have far-reaching effect

Noemi Parrotta, chair of the European subcommittee within INTA's International Amicus Committee, explains why the General Court’s decision in the Iceland case could make it impossible to protect country names as trademarks

Noemi Parrotta, November 12 2025