Table 4: Patent Pendency Statistics
| UPR Pendency Statistics by Technology Center (in months) | Average First Action Pendency | Total Average Pendency |
|---|---|---|
|
Total UPR Pendency
|
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Tech Center 1600 - Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry
|
23.0 | 32.3 |
|
Tech Center 1700 - Chemical and Materials Engineering
|
19.7 | 29.7 |
|
Tech Center 2100 - Computer Architecture, Software & Information Security
|
32.7 | 43.5 |
|
Tech Center 2600 - Communications
|
30.5 | 42.3 |
|
Tech Center 2800 - Semiconductor, Electrical, Optical Systems & Components
|
14.5 | 24.9 |
|
Tech Center 3600 - Transportation, Construction, Agriculture, & Electronic Commerce
|
18.4 | 26.9 |
|
Tech Center 3700 - Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Products
|
18.3 | 26.3 |
|
Pendency is calculated based on the most recent filing date. |
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