USPTO Introduces New Post-Prosecution Pilot Program (P3)
In July, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) introduced a new pilot program for review of patent applications following issuance of a Final Rejection. This Post-Prosecution Pilot ("P3") Program was developed as part of the USPTO's Enhanced Patent Quality Initiative and was designed to test its impact on improving the patent prosecution process during the period following issuance of a Final Rejection and prior to the filing of a Notice of Appeal. The P3 Pro
