USPTO Establishes Task Force to Combat Patent Fraud

Release Time：2025-04-18 09:06Author：Views：27

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has formed a specialized working group to address emerging risks to the integrity of the nation's patent system. Named the Patent Fraud Detection and Mitigation Working Group, the initiative aims to reinforce existing measures against improper conduct in patent applications and reexamination processes while streamlining procedural efficiency.

Key priorities for the group include:

· Resolving inaccuracies in fee certifications by micro and small entities,

· Scrutinizing irregular filing patterns,

· Investigating potential misrepresentation cases—such as falsified signatures—and applying administrative sanctions when warranted.

Concurrently, the USPTO unveiled a centralized online resource to publicly track emerging vulnerabilities in patent filings and reexaminations. The agency also plans to disclose anonymized data on its enforcement activities to enhance transparency.

Information source: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-announces-new-group-mitigate-threats-patent-system

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