Subtitle B reduces patent fees for the second year in a row, increases trademark fees, and requires the PTO to conduct a study of alternative fee structures that could be adopted to encourage U.S. inventors to apply for patents. Subtitle E requires publication of many applications and gives inventors a provisional royalty right upon publication.
Reexamination is far less expensive than lawsuits.
Under Subtitle F requesters can file written comments and appeal to the PTO administrative board, but must choose between reexamination and lawsuits. A reexamination cannot be instituted before a patent is granted. Subtitle G retains the PTO in the Commerce Department with oversight by Congress, but improves the structure by establishing two new top manager positions, by giving the PTO more authority in management and administrative matters, and by creating public advisory committees on patents and trademarks. Subtitle H consists of eight largely-unrelated provisions that make needed clarifying and technical changes in the Patent Act.