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1 day agoSquires Emphasizes AI, Dubs Inherited Backlog 'An Absolute Dumpster Fire' and a 'Betrayal'
USPTO backlog surged from 576,103 in 2020 to 837,928 in January 2025, prompting hiring, AI pilots, and cost-saving measures to reduce backlog and improve timeliness.