In August 2006, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ('USPTO') launched an Accelerated Exam system promising significantly reduced prosecution times. Despite the lure of expedited patents, after 18 months, the Accelerated Exam procedure has been little used while receiving criticism from patent practitioners.
USPTO Accelerated Examination: A Pre-Litigation Strategy
This article explores the advantages achieved by using the USPTO's Accelerated Exam procedure as a pre-litigation strategy.
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