Dave Kappos Featured in Stout Insights Q&A

Cravath partner David J. Kappos was featured in a Q&A on his career as one of the world’s leading intellectual property (IP) experts published by global advisory and consulting firm Stout in their “Insights” section, which highlights individuals with deep industry knowledge. Dave discussed his first involvement with IP issues while an engineer at IBM and his role as Under Secretary of Commerce and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, including his work transforming the agency into the top‑ranked federal agency for employee values and implementing the America Invents Act.

The Q&A also highlights Dave’s practice at Cravath, including his work on Disney’s acquisition of the film and television assets of 20th Century Fox, as well as his thoughts on global IP developments and trends relating to trade and the U.S. patent system.

Read the full Q&A here.