Lexington, KY

250 West Main Street

Suite 2300

Lexington,

KY

40507-1758

There are over 35 attorneys in Stites & Harbison’s Lexington office, which dates to 1905 and the origins of Harbison, Kessinger, Lisle & Bush. Stites, McElwain & Fowler and Harbison, Kessinger, Lisle & Bush combined in 1983. In addition to providing top-notch corporate and litigation services, the Lexington office is known for its equine practice.

FAX: 859-253-9144

Lexington Office Executive Member

Lexington, KY

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) discontinued the Accelerated Examination program for utility patent applications as of July 10, 2025, leaving Applicants with fewer options for an expedient U.S. patent examination. Under the Accelerated Examination program, a petition to make special may be filed without a fee for inventions that enhance environmental quality, support the development or conservation of energy resources, or counter terrorism. The discontinuation of the Accelerated Examination adds to challenges for Applicants seeking prompt patent prosecution, as patent pendency has increased in all technology centers (TCs), in part due to rising application volumes and workforce constraints at the USPTO (see “Patent Strategies in Response to Recent U.S. Developments”). These factors – including the recently lifted hiring freeze at the USPTO, anticipated layoffs, and ongoing uncertainty about workforce stability – have contributed to increased application pendency at the USPTO.

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