The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is engaging ACUS to conduct an independent study of issues associated with and options for designing a small claims patent court. The resulting report, which will ultimately be submitted to Congress, will address, among other topics, whether there is need for a small claims patent court, the feasibility and potential structure of such a court, and the relevant legal, policy, and practical considerations in establishing a small claims court.
ACUS is currently requesting public input on key questions related to the establishment and design of a small claims patent court. See the request for information here, which will be published in the Federal Register.
| Name | Committee | Type | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Request for Information - U.S. Patent Small Claims Court | Notice | April 28, 2022 | Download | |
| RFP for U.S. Patent Small Claims Court | RFP | February 3, 2022 | Download |
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