USPTO raises many patent-related fees

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) increase in patent-related fees in response to inflationary pressures took effect on January 19, 2025. This adjustment aims to ensure the agency has enough funding to maintain the efficiency of the U.S. patent...

Limited time left for the USPTO First Time Filer Pilot Program

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program offers a huge advantage for new inventors looking to navigate the patent process more quickly. In 2024, the initiative was extended until March 11, 2025, or until 1,000...