USPTO Chief Kathi Vidal to Reinstate Legal Practice at Winston & Strawn LLP

Kathi Vidal, who currently serves as the director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is poised to return to her prior role at the law firm Winston & Strawn LLP. This announcement was made on Monday, as reported by Law360. Vidal’s decision to rejoin the firm where she previously practiced highlights a significant move within the legal community, particularly in the realm of intellectual property law. Her experience at the USPTO is expected to enhance her invaluable insights and contributions at Winston & Strawn LLP once she resumes her practice there.