Quality of Patents Issued
The following table presents the values given in the quality of patents graph for the last four fiscal years.
| FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 5.5% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Actual | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% not met |
DATA VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION
- Data source: Office of Patent Quality Review Report.
- Frequency: Daily input, monthly reporting.
- Data storage: Automated systems, reports.
- Verification: Manual reports and analysis.
- Data Limitations: None.
