Average time to a first office action commonly runs 12 to over 24 months depending on the technology area, with total time to a final decision, including responses to any rejections, typically landing at two to three years in the US and longer in Europe. Acceleration programmes can cut this significantly: the USPTO's Track One reaches a decision in roughly 6 to 12 months for an additional fee, while the EPO's PACE programme and UK IPO accelerated examination are free on request.
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