Dave Kappos Delivers Opening Remarks at the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Inventor Assistance Program Best Practice Summit 2025
September 17, 2025
On September 16, 2025, Cravath partner David J. Kappos delivered the opening remarks at the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (“WIPO”) Inventor Assistance Program (“IAP”) Best Practice Summit 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. WIPO’s IAP connects individuals and small businesses with professionals who help them navigate the patent system, “empowering underserved inventors” and “serving as a catalyst for global innovation, ensuring inventors worldwide have the chance to make a lasting impact.” The event celebrated the 10th anniversary of the IAP, which Dave founded and for which he serves as the steering committee chair.
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J.D., 1990, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
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