U.S. transitioned to electronic patent grants
By Ferraiuoli LLC
All patents issued since April 18, 2023 are issued as eGrants. During a transition period, patentees will also receive a ceremonial paper copy in the mail.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is implementing electronic patent issuance in the form of electronic patent grants (eGrants). This new method helps inventors access their newly-granted patents the same day the USTPO publicly issue them via Patent Center, while simultaneously minimizing paper waste and potentially reducing patent pendency.
