USPTO announces that it is now slightly easier being green

In a press release in which the word "green" appeared 12 times, the USPTO announced Monday a new incentive to give a leg-up to inventors who have filed patent applications for technologies designed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency.

Under the initiative, applicants who have a pending application in a qualifying technology can petition to have their applications moved to the front of the queue. The first 3000 proper petitions will be given the accelerated examination.

Inventors Digest breaks it down clearly here.

Let the Green Rush begin!