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USPTO to launch pilot program to strengthen US standards development

( January 13, 2026, 17:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Patent and Trademark Office announced a new pilot program aimed at incentivizing meaningful participation by US small and medium-sized businesses, universities and non-profits in standards development organizations. The Standards Participation and Representation Kudos Pilot Program will offer a limited number of acceleration certificates to eligible US entities that make technical contributions to or otherwise meaningfully participate in SDO activities. The certificates will be redeemable at the PTO to expedite examination of patent applications or appeals to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, providing value that helps offset the time and resources invested in standards development.Statement follows in full. ...

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