Intellectual Property: Information on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Past and Future Operations

摘要

At the request of Congress, this report examines the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) past and future operations, particularly patent applications filed, patents granted, patent application inventory, patent pendency, patent examiner staffing, and fee collections and funding requirements (agency appropriations); (2) some of the differences between USPTOs Business and Strategic Plans; and (3) changes in the patent fee structure under proposed legislation. The results are summarized in this report.