The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Andrei Iancu’s appointment as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by a vote of 94-0.
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Andrei Iancu’s appointment as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by a vote of 94-0.
President Donald Trump nominated Iancu to serve in the post on Sept. 5.
Iancu had served as the managing partner of Irell & Manella law firm since 2012, focusing on IP litigation.
He had also been involved in “all other aspects” of IP practice, including prosecution, due diligence and licensing.
Senate confirms Commerce IP under secretary nominee
