US Accelerates Patent Exams for Crossborder Ecommerce
The US Patent AE accelerated examination program will be permanently closed in July 2025, requiring cross-border e-commerce sellers to proactively respond. Track One prioritized examination is an alternative, offering strong cycle certainty and zero pre-examination burden. It is recommended to seize the time to submit AE applications and adopt strategies such as combining design patents with invention patents, and activating regional priority examination through the PCT route to address future challenges. This ensures continued access to expedited patent prosecution.









