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Long Description for the Patent In-Process Examination Compliance Rate Graph


The following table presents the values given in the patent in-process examination compliance rate graph for the last four fiscal years.

Target and Actual In-Process Examination Compliance Rates
for the Last 4 Fiscal Years
  FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005
Target - - Baseline 84%
Actual - - 82% 86.2% 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.
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