Audit of USPTO’s Quality Reviews of Continuing Patent Applications
| Date Issued | August 28, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Report Number | OIG-25-029-A |
| Report Type | Audits / Evaluations |
| Description | Our audit found that USPTO needs to strengthen its quality review program to be more effective at improving patent quality. |
| View Report | OIG-25-029-A_Final Report (SECURED) |
| View Announcement | 2024-02-14 USPTO Quality Reviews of Continuing Patent Applications_Announcement (SECURED) |
| View Abstract | OIG-25-029-A_Abstract (SECURED) |

