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David Kappos Shares USPTO’s Game Plan for 2012

As Director of the USPTO and Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property, David Kappos is a busy, busy individual. Just look at the year the USPTO had in 2011: they issued more utility patents last year than they ever have in any year prior, they reduced the backlog of unexamined patent applications to below 665,000, and expanded the Peer-to-Patent (P2P) pilot program to strengthen the patent examination process. And don’t forget about the enactment of the America Invents Act!

Considering the success of 2011, it is of no surprise that Kappos is excited about the prospects of what’s to come for the USPTO in 2012. On Director’s Forum: David Kappos’ Public Blog, Kappos lays out what his game plan is for the agency in the new year. Below are the patent driven highlights: (more…)