TABLE 4: PATENT PENDENCY STATISTICS
(FY 2011)
| UPR Pendency Statistics by Technology
Center (in months) |
Average First Action Pendency |
Total Average Pendency |
| Total UPR Pendency |
28.0 |
33.7 |
| Tech Center 1600 - Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry |
23.8 |
33.6 |
| Tech Center 1700 - Chemical & Materials Engineering |
26.0 |
34.6 |
| Tech Center 2100 - Computer Architecture, Software & Information Security |
30.9 |
39.6 |
| Tech Center 2400 - Networks, Multiplexing, Cable & Security |
33.6 |
40.7 |
| Tech Center 2600 - Communications |
31.4 |
40.8 |
| Tech Center 2800 - Semiconductor, Electrical, Optical Systems & Components |
26.5 |
29.3 |
| Tech Center 3600 - Transportation, Construction, Agriculture, & Electronic Commerce |
26.0 |
33.6 |
| Tech Center 3700 - Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Products |
29.6 |
37.4 |
