Background
Keplinger, Michael Scott was born on July 26, 1940 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Raymond Lester and Bertha Louise (Kidwiler) Keplinger.
Keplinger, Michael Scott was born on July 26, 1940 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Raymond Lester and Bertha Louise (Kidwiler) Keplinger.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, West Virginia University, 1963. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1971.
Bar: Maryland. 1972. Computer scientist National Bureau Standards, Washington, 1967-1976. Assistant executive director National Commision on NewTechnological Uses of Copyrighted Works, Washington, 1976-1978. Special legal assistant to register United States Copyright Office, Washington, 1978-1980, chief information and reformed division, 1980-1983, policy planning advisor, 1983-1984.
Senior counselor Office Legislation and International Affairs, United States Patent and Trademark Office, since 1984.
Consultant World Intellectual Property Organisation. Deputy head Delaware to Diplomatic Conference on Certain Copyright and Neighboring Rights Matters, 1996.
Married Helen Bunten, December 27, 1963. Children: Michael Scott, Gregory Thomas.