Trexo Global’s latest blog explores the USPTO’s new PCT Informed Examination Request (PIER) Pilot Program and the operational challenges it may create for IP teams.

While the program introduces new options for applicants entering the U.S. national phase, it also creates an additional decision point that firms and corporate IP departments must identify, track, and manage. Docketing teams may need to adapt existing workflows to accommodate new USPTO requirements, response deadlines, and client communications, all while ensuring critical actions are not overlooked.

Read how the PIER Pilot Program could impact your docketing operations, the risks associated with missed responses, and how workflow automation can help firms stay compliant and efficient as USPTO procedures continue to evolve.

When Lathrop GPM set out to modernize its IP operations, the goal was clear: reduce risk, accelerate onboarding, and free its team from time-consuming administrative work. In partnership with Trexo Global, the firm transformed how it manages client intake, lateral transitions, and portfolio transfers cutting matter-opening time by an estimated 90% while improving data accuracy and team morale. This case study explores how strategic automation, paired with thoughtful workflow design, can drive measurable efficiency gains and elevate client service across an IP practice.