In the U.S., patents will soon be granted electronically starting April 18, 2023.
As of December 29, 2022, the USPTO reduced the fees relating to patents matters for small and micro-entities.
For the last decade, the After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 (AFCP) has been an option for U.S. patent applicants to use when their applications receive a Final Office Action.
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