Big changes at the USPTO, which could affect 3D printing. In a significant regulatory shift, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has suspended expedited examination for design patent applications under 37 CFR 1.155, effective April 17, 2025. This action, initiated under 37 CFR 1.183, reflects the USPTO’s strategic decision to address critical system inefficiencies… Continue reading USPTO to Suspend Expedited Examination of Design Applications