Welcome to Peer to Patent
Peer-to-Patent opens the patent examination process to public participation for the first time.
Become part of this historic program. Help the USPTO find the information relevant to assessing the claims of pending patent applications. Become a community reviewer and improve the quality of patents.
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The Peer-to-Patent project will review up to 400 applications classified in any of U.S. classifications 380, 700, 703, 705 through 715, 717, 718, 719, or 726. These cover Computer Architecture, Software and Information Security, Business Methods and E-Commerce). Eligible applications will be granted expedited review by the USPTO.

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