What was the total inventory of patent applications pending at the USPTO at the close of Fiscal Year 2023?
Answer
1,148,601
At the end of Fiscal Year 2023, the USPTO reported a pending inventory of 1,148,601 applications. This inventory consists of all files currently waiting for a final decision. This backlog has remained substantial for years, having crossed the one million mark around 2006. The size of this queue directly affects the administrative burden on the office and dictates the timeline for inventors seeking to secure protection.
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