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Throughout history, innovation and human intellect have been the main factors for solving humankind’s problems. Today, climate change has become a major threat and can no longer be ignored. On June 3, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) introduced the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program, its newest initiative to advance particular technical fields of interest. The program is committed to granting expedited review of patent applications that relate to clean and green energy technologies to combat the climate change crisis.
For a limited period of time, the USPTO will accept up to 1,000 qualifying patent applications for the program. Similar to existing accelerated examination programs, the program will fast-track the examination of certain patent applications. This time, however, it is for innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Under this expedited review, a patent application that would normally take two and a half years to prosecute can be prosecuted to final disposition (e.g., allowance) within twelve months.
As outlined in the relevant Federal Register notice, here are key requirements to participate:
With respect to the prosecution of patent applications that are filed under this program, the Federal Register notice states:
This program is expected to accelerate hundreds of patent applications for technologies that address climate change. By facilitating the accelerated prosecution of these patentable innovations, the USPTO aims to boost efforts to promote technologies that will help address climate change issues. Patent applicants and inventors are well advised to work with their trusted patent counsel to determine whether pending filings or new inventions could appropriately be filed under this new program. Feel free to reach out to the Patent Prosecution and Counseling team at Procopio for more information.
Miku advises clients in the U.S. and Asia on intellectual property, patent prosecution and counseling, as well as trademarks and copyrights. His practice focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, due diligence projects, including preparation of opinions in the areas of patentability, validity, infringement and product clearance, and patent licensing. Miku has extensive experience in technology including computer software and hardware, networks, internet-related applications, environmental technologies, optics, mechanical engineering, business processes and medical devices, as well as registration and renewal of trademarks and counseling on export control matters. He is the leader of Procopio’s Intellectual Property team and its Asia Pacific practice.
Miku advises clients in the U.S. and Asia on intellectual property, patent prosecution and counseling, as well as trademarks and copyrights. His practice focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, due diligence projects, including preparation of opinions in the areas of patentability, validity, infringement and product clearance, and patent licensing. Miku has extensive experience in technology including computer software and hardware, networks, internet-related applications, environmental technologies, optics, mechanical engineering, business processes and medical devices, as well as registration and renewal of trademarks and counseling on export control matters. He is the leader of Procopio’s Intellectual Property team and its Asia Pacific practice.
Erica serves clients in the life sciences industry providing various intellectual property services. She brings industry and academic experience as a licensed pharmacist in California, having worked for many years worked in the retail pharmacy field. She is also a registered patent agent. Erica joined Procopio in 2021 as a summer associate and later became a law clerk assisting the firm’s patent prosecution attorneys in drafting patent claims and responding to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office non-final actions.
Erica serves clients in the life sciences industry providing various intellectual property services. She brings industry and academic experience as a licensed pharmacist in California, having worked for many years worked in the retail pharmacy field. She is also a registered patent agent. Erica joined Procopio in 2021 as a summer associate and later became a law clerk assisting the firm’s patent prosecution attorneys in drafting patent claims and responding to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office non-final actions.
Alejandro focuses on patent prosecution services while also counseling on broader intellectual property issues including trademarks. He serves clients in a wide range of technologies including mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, and renewable energy, based on his industry experience at Caterpillar, Collins Aerospace, and Pratt & Whitney.
With Alejandro’s Spanish fluency and sensitivity to cultural differences, he effectively supports Hispanic inventors in patent prosecution, litigation and other IP matters with tailored guidance respecting their unique perspectives and backgrounds.
Alejandro focuses on patent prosecution services while also counseling on broader intellectual property issues including trademarks. He serves clients in a wide range of technologies including mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, and renewable energy, based on his industry experience at Caterpillar, Collins Aerospace, and Pratt & Whitney.
With Alejandro’s Spanish fluency and sensitivity to cultural differences, he effectively supports Hispanic inventors in patent prosecution, litigation and other IP matters with tailored guidance respecting their unique perspectives and backgrounds.
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