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Insights: Events New USPTO Prosecution Programs

Kilpatrick 2026 “SKI”-LE®

In October 2025, the USPTO implemented a new pilot program to streamline and expedite the prosecution of original utility applications. The Director of the USPTO issued a memorandum in December 2025 indicating that expert declarations under 37 C.F.R. § 1.132 may be submitted to address subject matter eligibility rejections under 35 U.S.C. § 101. This session will outline the requirements of each option and provide guidance on how to take advantage of these programs.

Event Details

Monday, March 2, 2026


Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge
550 Village Road, Breckenridge, Colorado

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

CLE Credit

MCLE credit approval is pending. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP will apply for CLE credit when eligible in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. For states not listed, a Certificate of Attendance that lawyers may use to claim credit based on reciprocity or self-apply for credit will be provided. Credit generally is submitted or certificates issued within 60 days of post-program approval. Please note approval can take up to 90 days.

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