In an effort to promote the development and commercialization of technologies that conserve natural resources or reduce negative environmental impact, patent offices around the world have adopted programs to expedite the examination of patent applications pertaining to clean technologies.

In an update to our earlier list of global patent acceleration options for cleantech patents, Peter A. Jackman and Lori M. Brandes, Ph.D. have compiled a new database of initiatives by region.

To view the updated list, download the attached PDF.