Table 4: Patent Pendency Statistics
| UPR Pendency Statistics by Technology Center (in months) | First Action Pendency | Total Average Pendency |
|---|---|---|
| Total UPR Pendency | ||
| Tech Center 1600 - Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry | 19.2 | 29.9 |
| Tech Center 1700 - Chemical and Materials Engineering | 17.9 | 27.6 |
| Tech Center 2100 - Computer Architecture, Software & Information Security | 33.3 | 41.1 |
| Tech Center 2600 - Communications | 31.4 | 40.5 |
| Tech Center 2800 - Semiconductor, Electrical, Optical Systems & Components | 14.0 | 23.9 |
| Tech Center 3600 - Tansportation, Construction, Agriculture, & Electronic Commerce | 15.6 | 24.1 |
| Tech Center 3700 - Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Products & Design | 15.2 | 24.1 |
