USPTO funding plans under scrutiny
20 July 2010
Eileen McDermott, New York
A bid for additional funding, a lofty long-term strategic plan and a proposal for a new patent examination system all highlight the USPTO’s claim that change is critical to the Office’s future economic health
Later today, the Office will host a public roundtable discussion with stakeholders about its new three-track patent examination system proposal, which it says would "promote greater efficiency in the patent examination process".
The
three-track system
is one of a number of changes the Office has proposed to increase efficiency and quality.
In February, USPTO director David Kappos
implemented
a new examiner count system meant to increase efficiency by giving examiners more time and changing the way they are rewarded for their work.
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| USPTO Director David Kappos |
But in order to achieve the key goals identified last week in its 2010-2015 draft
strategic plan
, the Office said that adequate funding remains the most crucial factor.
President Obama last week
asked
Congress to approve $129 million in supplemental funding for the Office to use...
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