EPISODE · Jun 28, 2025 · 3 MIN
The USPTO's Accelerated Examination Program Discontinued
from Womble Perspectives · host Womble Bond Dickinson
The United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, has announced that it will discontinue the Accelerated Examination Program for utility patents on July 10, 2025. This program, which has been in place for several years, allowed applicants to expedite the examination process for their patents. But why is it being discontinued, and what does this mean for patent applicants? Read the full article.About the authorSteven J. French
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, has announced that it will discontinue the Accelerated Examination Program for utility patents on July 10, 2025. This program, which has been in place for several years, allowed applicants to expedite the examination process for their patents. But why is it being discontinued, and what does this mean for patent applicants? Read the full article. About the author Steven J. French
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