Table 29: End of Year Personnel
| Activity | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | |||||
| Patent Business Line | 7,959 | 8,582 | 8,786 | 8,645 | 9,234 |
| Trademark Business Line | 954 | 936 | 930 | 862 | 976 |
| Total USPTO | 8,913 | 9,518 | 9,716 | 9,507 | 10,210 |
| Examination Staff | |||||
| Patent Examiners | |||||
| Utility, Plant, and Reissue Examiners | 5,376 | 5,955 | 6,145 | 6,128 | 6,690 |
| Design Examiners | 101 | 100 | 98 | 97 | 95 |
| Total UPRD Examiners | 5,477 | 6,055 | 6,243 | 6,225 | 6,785 |
| Trademark Examining Attorneys | 404 | 398 | 388 | 378 | 378 |
Notes: 1: Number of positions. (back to text) |
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