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Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 weeks ago

The 14-Month Fiction: Only 10% of First Actions Arrive on Time

USPTO frequently fails to meet the 14-month deadline for issuing a First Office Action or Notice of Allowance, impacting patent term adjustments.
Intellectual property law
frompatentlyo.com
3 weeks ago

PTA Keeps Score: Patent Term Adjustment as a Measure of the USPTO Backlog

Patent Term Adjustment data reveals the USPTO's examination backlog has nearly returned to 2015 levels after years of improvement, with average PTA climbing from 120 days in 2021 to 296 days by December 2025.
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