USPTO launches new Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program to further reduce patent pendency

Under this new initiative, certain pending utility patent applications that have no more than one independent claim and ten total claims may be advanced out of turn for their first Office action.

Trilateral Offices meet to discuss ways to enhance patent quality and improve efficiency

USPTO Director John A. Squires hosted the Trilateral Offices for the 43rd annual meeting at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

USPTO launches new AI Pilot for pre-examination utility application search

The Artificial Intelligence Search Automated Pilot Program will provide applicants with AI prior art search results to improve examination quality and efficiency.

USPTO operating status

At present, the USPTO will remain open and fully operational until further notice under operating reserves from the prior year’s fee collections.

USPTO announces closure of Rocky Mountain Regional Outreach Office

The USPTO today announced that it plans to permanently close the Rocky Mountain Regional Outreach Office in Denver, Colorado.  

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