Long Description for the Patent First Action Pendency Graph

The following table presents the values given in the patent first action pendency graph for the last four fiscal years.

Target and Actual Patent First Action Pendency
for the Last 4 Fiscal Years

	FY 2001	FY 2002	FY 2003	FY 2004
Target	13.9	14.7	18.4	20.2
Actual	14.4	16.7	18.3	20.2 met

DATA VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION

• Data source: PALM system.
• Frequency: Daily input, monthly reporting.
• Data storage: PALM, automated systems, reports.
• Verification: Accuracy of supporting data is controlled through internal program edits in the PALM system. Final test for reasonableness is performed internally by patent examiners, supervisors, and program management analysts.
• Data Limitations: None.

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