Bill > S1833

This bill establishes a pilot program at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to expedite patent applications for critical and emerging technologies, focusing specifically on artificial intelligence, semiconductor design, and quantum information science. The program will allow inventors to fast-track patent examination for innovative technologies in these fields, with several key requirements: applicants must not be foreign entities of concern, inventors can submit no more than 5 total applications under this program, and the patents must be original utility patents. The pilot program will run for 5 years or until 15,000 applications have been accepted, whichever comes first, with potential for renewal. To qualify, patent applications must relate to specific technological areas like machine learning, quantum computing, or semiconductor design, and the USPTO Director can waive certain fees and consultation requirements to facilitate the program. The program's primary goal is to encourage U.S. leadership and innovation in critical emerging technologies by providing a faster patent examination process. The USPTO will be required to publicly report on the program's progress and submit a comprehensive assessment to Congress after the pilot program concludes, helping to evaluate its effectiveness in supporting technological innovation.

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