US Patent and Trademark Office Invites Public Comment for new Strategic Plan for 2010-2015

The Patent and Trademark Office on July 9, 2010, published its Draft 2010-2015 Strategic Plan for public comment, (link to it here) which must be submitted by August 2, 2010.  The Plan is designed to strengthen the capacity of the USPTO, improve the quality of patents and trademarks issued and shorten the time it takes to get a patent.  The plan as fully implemented will enhance and accelerate the innovation and job growth needed to transform the U.S. economy, foster competitiveness and drive the creation and growth of U.S. businesses.