Category: Accelerated Examination

Navigating the complex world of IP law

How To Speed Up the Process of Getting a Utility Patent at the USPTO

You can increase the speed of the patenting process Securing a patent is often seen as an accomplishment that follows a long road. The process of successfully registering a US utility patent can often take years and cost thousands of dollars. While this is often the case, there are strategies to speed up the process.…
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Fast Tracking An Application In The U.S. Patent And Trademark Office (2 of 4) – Accelerated Examination

This is the second article of a four part series on fast tracking prosecution through the US Patent Office, focusing on the Accelerated Examination program, you can find part one on Track One prosecution here. Accelerated Examination requires filing a petition (similar to Track One), and applicants can also typically receive a final disposition within one…
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Fast tracking an application in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1 of 4) – Track One Examination

There are a variety of options for applicants to accelerate their patent application at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.  This is the first in a series of four posts examining how to speed up the examination of a patent application; each post is directed towards a different option at the USPTO. This post is focused…
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