Final report after 1.5 years of research by GAO suggests PTO should define quality, reassess incentives and improve clarity
This morning government Accountability Office (GAO) released the result of 1.5 years research on issues related to patent quality, non-practicing entities, and high litigation. Their suggestion is better search and better review and examination process for USPTO.
Patent Office Should Strengthen Search Capabilities and Better Monitor Examiners' Work
GAO-16-479:Published: Jun 30, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 20, 2016.
Patent Office Should Define Quality, Reassess Incentives, and Improve Clarity
GAO-16-490:Published: Jun 30, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 20, 2016.
Survey of US Patent Examiners (GAO-16-478SP, June 2016), an E-supplement to GAO-16-479 and GAO-16-490
GAO-16-478SP:Published: Jun 30, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 20, 2016.
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