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15 June 2022PatentsSarah Speight

UPDATED: US fast-tracks green tech under new scheme

With the pressing need for countries to meet climate change targets, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is inviting applicants to join a scheme that promises to fast-track the examination of certain green-tech patent applications.

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