USPTO surpasses most FY26 patent goals, office says
By Nick Robertson ( October 21, 2026, 20:41 GMT | Insight) -- The US Patent and Trademark Office cut down on the patent application backlog and application pendency with targeted reforms to the way examiners spend their time, meeting FY26 goals, office leadership said Wednesday. But a lack of focus on continued examination raised pendency in that area, showing room for improvement ahead.Recent improvements in the patent application backlog and pendency times at the US Patent and Trademark Office are evidence that shifting priorities in FY26 are paying off, patent leaders said at a webinar Wednesday....
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