United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Recently announced that it is launching a pilot program, Help foster semiconductor innovation by speeding up the examination of eligible patents. The program is designed to support the realization of President Joe Biden．Biden (Joe Biden) in 2022 years 8 Signed into law in October "Create incentives and science bills that favor semiconductor production" ( " "Chip act" " ) The goal of.

USPTO Director Catherine．Vidal (Kathi Vidal) expression: "Our goal with this initiative is to get more cutting-edge technology into the hands of consumers faster, And reduce our dependence on foreign semiconductor chip supplies. "

"Chip act" provided 2800 Billions of dollars in federal funds, To encourage domestic semiconductor production in the United States, And fund research and development projects in advanced technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence. The law also provides for investment 100 $100 million for the development of regional innovation and technology centers, And set up other support science, technology, Engineering and mathematics (STEM) Educational program projects.

According to a press release from the agency, It will be in 2023 years 12 month 1 Applications for the program will be accepted on Tuesday, The pilot will continue until 2024 years 12 month 2 day, "Or until USPTO received 1000 An authorizable application, Whichever comes first" .

U. S. Secretary of Commerce Gina．Raimundo (Gina Raimondo) Said at a news conference: " "Chip act" It is a great opportunity to promote a new round of American innovation and maintain America's competitiveness in the global economy. "

The relevant application will include those "Increased production of semiconductor equipment, Reduce semiconductor manufacturing costs and strengthen the semiconductor supply chain" The invention of. In addition, Apply for "Must include at least one claim, The claim shall cover the process or device for manufacturing the semiconductor device, And classified with joint patents (CPC) systemically H10 (Semiconductor equipment; CPC Solid state electronic devices not otherwise specified in the system) or H01L (H10 Class not covered semiconductor devices) Corresponds to one or more of the technical concepts" .

The press release added one thing, Eligible applications "Will be reviewed in advance (Give special status to) , Until the first notice of review is issued. Applicants do not need to meet the current requirements of the Accelerated Review Program or the Priority Review Program to qualify. "

Vidal said: "Rapid review of patent applications related to semiconductor device manufacturing, Can accelerate the speed of bringing key innovative technologies to market, And strengthen the U. S. supply chain. "

"Innovation in everything from phones to cars to other everyday devices, Our intention is to get more cutting-edge technology into the hands of consumers faster through this project, And reduce America's dependence on foreign semiconductor chip supplies. "

"Chip act" , In particular, provisions aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing and research and development projects in the United States, Be promoted, This is largely due to concerns among U. S. lawmakers about losing its dominant position in the global economy. In fact, Some foreign state media have publicly condemned the United States for passing the bill, He called the U. S. approach of isolating other countries from global technological development a step backward, It's about America's ability to compete on a level playing field "Growing lack of confidence" Proof of. (Be compiled from ipwatchdog. com)

TRANSLATORS: Wang Dan　proofread: Wu Xian



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