The New York Times is reporting that:
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will expedite the examination of applications for “green” technologies, which could range from building-integrated photovoltaic materials to electric vehicle batteries. The pilot program is aimed at reducing the patent review time from 40 months to 12 months, a move that will enable inventors to secure funding and launch businesses more quickly, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke told reporters today.
Find the Patent and Trademark Office’s press release here and the NY Times article here.
