Ellen Schwab

Oct 2, 2024 | lexology.com | Mark Levine |Ellen Schwab

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced the expiration of the After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 (AFCP 2.0), a program that was designed to enhance communications between the USPTO and patent applicants by affording applicants additional options following a final office action that effectively closes prosecution in applications.