PTOFinal Rule
2025 Increase of the Annual Limit on Accepted Requests for Prioritized Examination
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Summary
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is allowing more inventors and companies to request faster processing of their patent applications in 2025. This change means more people can get their inventions reviewed quickly, though there may be higher demand for this expedited service.
Key Points
- 1The PTO is increasing the number of patent applications that can request priority examination (faster review) each year
- 2This allows more inventors, startups, and companies to get their patents processed more quickly instead of waiting in the normal queue
- 3Priority examination typically costs extra money but gets your application reviewed within a few months instead of years
- 4The change takes effect in 2025 and applies to anyone filing patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- 5More applications seeking priority review could potentially slow down overall patent processing unless the PTO adds resources
Key Dates
Published
July 8, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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