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USPTO Study into Applications with Large Patent Families Raises Questions

"The study specifically focused on allowed applications with large patent families raises questions about

whether the USPTO has been secretly engaging in additional examination—and rejection of applications—after the assigned examiner determined claims were allowable..."

(large patent family =
many patent filings in multiple jurisdictions.
multiple continuations, divisionals, or related applications. broad claims and variations of the core invention)

(applications =
high-value technology.
strategic commercial relevance.
competitive advantage - often core to the company's product line)
https://ipwatchdog.com/2025/06/04/us-patent-trademark-office-uspto-held-uspto-hour-wednesday-announced-results-study-apparently-conducted-last-five-years/id=189396/