C. Marshall Dann
C. Marshall Dann | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks | |
| In office 1974–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Gottschalk |
| Succeeded by | Donald W. Banner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1915 Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | Worcester Polytechnic Institute University of Delaware Georgetown University Law Center |
C. Marshall Dann (born March 27, 1915) was an American chemist, patent lawyer, and government official who served as head of the United States Patent Office from 1974 to 1977.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and career
Dann was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. He earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a Master of Science in chemistry from the University of Delaware, and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.[2]
Before entering government, Dann worked for DuPont for thirty-six years, beginning as a research chemist and later becoming chief patent counsel. The USPTO notes that he also was named as an inventor on a United States patent.[2]
References
- ↑ "Past leaders of the USPTO". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "C. Marshall Dann". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ United States Government Manual. Washington, D.C.: Office of the Federal Register. 1975. Search this book on
- ↑ "Du Pont lawyer to be next patent chief". Chemical & Engineering News. 51 (51): 12. December 17, 1973. doi:10.1021/cen-v051n051.p012.
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