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fromPatently-O
2 weeks ago

Still Climbing: PTA Hits 318 Days, Back to 2015 Levels

The six-week trailing average for newly issued utility patents now sits at 318 days as of mid-April 2026, back near the levels that prevailed in 2015.
Intellectual property law
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month 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
1 month 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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