USPTO Hour: Central Reexamination Unit

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USPTO Hour webinar: Central Reexamination Unit

Join us on Wednesday, February 18, from noon to 1 p.m. ET, for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by the Office of the Commissioner for Patents. In this session, we’ll focus on the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) and answer questions during a live Q&A. The discussion will feature:  An overview of the CRU CRU statistics  Recent updates and initiatives Best practices for CRU Speakers include: Charles Kim, Deputy Commissioner for Patents Fenn C. Mathew, Acting Director, Central Reexamination Unit Stephen J. Stein, Management Quality Assurance Specialist, Central Reexamination Unit Please register to attend and submit your questions to USPTOHour@uspto.gov, along with any ideas or topics for future USPTO Hours.

USPTO Hours are held every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. ET. In February 2026, we will feature sessions from the following:

• Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks

For more information, including presentation materials and recordings of past sessions, visit the USPTO Hour webpage. 

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