Stefanos Karmis currently serves as an acting Deputy Commissioner for Patents. In this role, Mr. Karmis provides executive oversight for the divisions in the Office of International Patent Cooperation, which lead Patents’ efforts related to international IP cooperation, harmonization, and outreach, as well as oversight over Technology Centers 2600 and 3700, which respectively handle the examination of patent applications related to the technologies of communication and mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and medical devices and processes.