USPTO Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Data Disclosure

No FEAR Act Data Report for FY2026 through Q1

29 CFR §1614.704(a)-(c)	29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years					Fiscal Year 2026 through Quarter 1
Complaints Filed	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Fiscal Year 2026 through Quarter 1
1614.704(a) Total number of complaints filed in such Fiscal Year	26	40	40	40	38	12
1614.704(b) Total number of individuals who filed those complaints	25	39	36	37	36	11
1614.704(c) Total number of individuals who filed two or more of those complaints	1	1	3	3	2	1

29 CFR §1614.704(d)	29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years					Fiscal Year 2026 through Quarter 1
Complaints by basis - Number of those complaints that raised each of the various bases of alleged discrimination, including non-EEO basis	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Fiscal Year 2026 through Quarter 1
Race	12	20	22	18	16	4
Color	5	4	11	7	3	1
Religion	2	5	6	7	2	0
Reprisal	16	18	22	26	24	3
Sex	6	10	11	11	10	4
PDA	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act	1	1	0	1	0	0
National Origin	7	12	13	11	7	1
Age	8	10	19	16	11	1
Disability	12	11	20	14	19	8
Genetics	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	2	1	1	0	0	0

29 CFR §1614.704(e)	29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years					Fiscal Year 2026 through Quarter 1
Complaints by Issue - Number of those complaints that raised each of the various issues of alleged discrimination	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Fiscal Year 2026 through Quarter 1
Appointment/Hire	4	11	7	4	3	0
Assignment of Duties	3	0	0	0	0	0
Awards	0	0	1	0	1	0
Conversion to Full Time	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Actions ( Total)
Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprimand	1	0	0	0	0	0
Suspension	1	1	1	2	0	1
Removal	2	6	8	10	7	3
Other	0	0	1	1	8	2
Duty Hours	0	0	0	0	0	0
Evaluation/Appraisal	6	9	9	7	4	1
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment (Total)	11	9	13	18	16	6
Non-Sexual	11	9	13	18	16	6
Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination	1	1	0	1	0	0
Pay (Including Overtime)	2	0	0	2	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection	1	3	1	3	3	0
Reassignment (Total)	3	1	3	3	4	1
Denied	2	0	3	3	4	1
Directed	1	1	0	0	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation	4	2	4	5	11	2
Reinstatement	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement	0	0	0	0	0	1
Sex-Stereotyping	0	0	0	0	0	0
Telework	0	0	1	1	0	0
Termination	5	3	9	2	4	1
Terms/Conditions of Employment	3	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	0	3	1	2	2	0
Training	0	0	1	1	2	0
Other	0	0	8	17	9	3
Conversion to career conditional	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act Violation	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	0	0	0	0	0	0
Leave without pay	0	0	0	0	0	0

29 CFR §1614.704(f)(1)-(3)		29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years					Fiscal Year 2026 through Quarter 1
Processing Time - average length of time to complete investigations and final actions		2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Fiscal Year 2026 through Quarter 1
1614.704(f)(1) Average number of days to complete all complaints pending during such fiscal year at the:	Investigation stage	178	181	158	148	181	150
	Final agency action stage	25	35	43	31	37	8
1614.704(f)(2) Average number of days to complete all complaints pending for any length of time during such fiscal year in which a hearing was not requested at the:	Investigation stage	181	190	173	133	173	172
	Final agency action stage	59	56	56	50	56	0
1614.704(f)(3) Average number of days to complete all complaints pending for any length of time during such fiscal year in which a hearing was requested at the:	Investigation stage	189	185	163	162	193	160
	Final agency action stage	14	21	19	17	2	8

29 CFR §1614.704(g)						Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
Complaints dismissed by the Agency pursuant to 29 CFR §1614.107(a)	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
Total number of complaints dismissed by the Agency	6	12	6	8	4	1
Average number of days such complaints had been pending prior to dismissal	154	141	78	159	66	90

29 CFR §1614.704(h)	29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years					Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
Complaints withdrawn during the fiscal year	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
Total number of complaints withdrawn during the fiscal year	5	1	3	3	4	1

29 CFR §1614.704(h)(1)-(3)	29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years										Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
Final actions rendered in such fiscal year involving a finding of discrimination	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025		Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%
1614.704(h)(1) Total number of final actions rendered in such fiscal year involving a finding of discrimination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1614.704(h)(2) The number and percentage of those Final Actions rendered without a hearing	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1614.704(h)(3) The number and percentage of Final Actions rendered after a hearing	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

29 CFR §1614.704(i)(1)-(3)	29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years										Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
1614.704(i) Final actions by an agency rendered in such fiscal year involving a finding of discrimination	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025		Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%

1614.704(i)(1) The number and percentage of those final actions based on each respective basis:	0		0		0		0		0		0
Race	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1614.704(i)(2) The number and percentage of those final actions based on each respective basis rendered without a hearing:	0
Race	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1614.704(i)(3) The number and percentage of those final actions for each respective basis rendered after a hearing:	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Race	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Color	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Religion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
National Origin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equal Pay Act	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Age	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Non-EEO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

29 CFR §1614.704(j)(1)-(3)	29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years										Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
Final actions by an agency rendered in such fiscal year involving a finding of discrimination	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025		Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%
1614.704(j)(1) The number and percentage of final actions by an agency rendered in such fiscal year involving a finding of discrimination for each respective issue:
Appointment/Hire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Assignment of Duties	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Conversion to Full-Time	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action
Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprimand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Removal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Evaluation/Appraisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment
Non-Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pay Including Overtime	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment
Denied	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Directed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reinstatement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

	29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years										Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter1
	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025		Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter1
1614.704(j)(2) The number and percentage of final actions by an agency rendered in such fiscal year involving a finding of discrimination for each respective issue that were rendered without a hearing:	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%
Appointment/Hire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Assignment of Duties	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Conversion to Full-Time	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action
Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprimand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Removal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Evaluation/Appraisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment
Non-Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pay Including Overtime	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment
Denied	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Directed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reinstatement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

	29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years										Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025		Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%	#	%
1614.704(j)(3) The number and percentage of final actions by an agency rendered in such fiscal year involving a finding of discrimination for each respective issue that were rendered after a hearing:
Appointment/Hire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Assignment of Duties	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Awards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Conversion to Full-Time	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Action
Demotion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reprimand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Removal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Duty Hours	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Evaluation/Appraisal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Examination/Test	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Harassment
Non-Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sexual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medical Examination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pay Including Overtime	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Promotion/Non-Selection	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reassignment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Denied	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Directed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reasonable Accommodation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Reinstatement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Retirement	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Termination	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Terms/Conditions of Employment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Time and Attendance	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Training	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

29 CFR §1614.704(k)(1)-(3)	29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years					Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
Total number of complaints pending for any length of time in such fiscal year	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
1614.704(k)(1) The number of complaint that were first filed before the start of the then current fiscal year	20	10	4	7	13	34
1614.704(k)(2) Number of individuals who filed those complaints	19	10	4	7	10	31
1614.704(k)(3) Number of those complaints respectively pending at the:
Investigation stage	0	0	0	0	0	8
Right to Request a Hearing issued, pending Complainant's action	0	0	0	0	0	1
Hearing stage	20	6	4	7	12	25
Final action stage	2	4	0	0	1	1
Appeal stage	149	44	25	13	10	10

29 CFR §1614.704(l)	29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years					Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
Of the total number of complaints pending in such fiscal year, the total number of complaints in which the agency has not timely completed investigations within the time required pursuant to 29 CFR 1614.106(e)(2) and 1614.108(e)	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Fiscal Year 2026 Through Quarter 1
Number of Investigations not timely processed	1	0	0	0	0	0

^[1] Agency complaint processing will affect data reported under 29 CFR §1614.705 Data From Previous Fiscal Years throughout this report. It should be noted that this report contains cumulative data which is in compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's regulatory requirements.