https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks
Find out how to register and maintain a trademark in the U.S., apply for an international trademark, and about protecting your registered trademark.
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/apply/patent-center
Filing and application management incorporated within a single user interface for enhanced user experience.
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https://www.uspto.gov/blog/discussing-examiner-hiring-commissioner-patents-udupa
The USPTO plans to hire at least 800 patent examiners by the end of this fiscal year on September 30.
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https://www.uspto.gov/blog/visit-the-reopened-national-inventors
The National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum is now open to the public! Located at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, there's something for everyone...
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-launch-spark-pilot-program
This initiative will incentivize meaningful participation by U.S. small and medium-sized businesses, universities, and non-profits in standards development...
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https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/maintain/post-registration-audit-program
Trademark owners could be audited after submitting post-registration declarations of use. This page explains the requirements of the audit and how to comply.
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https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/other-web-resources
A list of related resources maintained by the U.S. government and other international intellectual property offices.
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https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/legislative-resources
Find USPTO congressional testimony, pending intellectual property legislation, and agency reports here.
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/international-patent-cooperation
The USPTO's Office of International Patent Cooperation strives to improve the international patent system by increasing certainty of intellectual property...
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https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/patent-trademark-resource-centers
A Patent and Trademark Resource Center or PTRC is part of a nationwide network of public, state, and academic libraries designated to support the public with...
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https://www.uspto.gov/using-usptogov/accessibility-uspto-website
The USPTO strives to adhere to the current guidelines for Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA criteria. Certain...
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/agents-and-attorneys-learn-think-patent-examiner-stepps-four-day-course-0
If you are a USPTO registered patent attorney or agent from Europe, it helps to think like a patent examiner.
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https://www.uspto.gov/blog/archive
Find past blog articles filtered by topic or date that discuss the latest topics of interest to the USPTO and the intellectual property community.
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https://www.uspto.gov/blog/apply-by-march-31-to
Are you a teacher looking to equip your students with the confidence to solve real world problems? Attend the USPTO’s National Summer Teacher Institute...
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https://www.uspto.gov/system-status
Check this webpage for the latest information on the operating status of USPTO's systems and planned maintenance activities.
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https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/patent-and-trademark-practitioners/finding-patent-practitioner
Learn how to find registered patent agents and attorneys who are eligible to practice before the USPTO in patent matters.
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https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/china
The USPTO’s China Team, with experienced attorneys and staff based in China and Alexandria, Virginia, works to improve the protection and enforcement of U.S....
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https://auth.uspto.gov/oauth2/aus462q76dSh7EUHU4h7/v1/authorize?client_id=0oaddd45e4SWM6o6t4h7&response_type=code&scope=openid+profile+email+offline_access&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fteas.uspto.gov%2Fcallback&state=%2Foffice%2Ftrs%2F&code_challenge=bC6QLt6n9JCW8qVUPCoXjH04vXy_Ee5shqzUvs8oDcI&code_challenge_method=S256
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https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/maintain/responding-office-actions
An office action is an official letter from the USPTO. In it, an examining attorney lists any legal problems with your chosen trademark, as well as with the...
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https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/kids-educators
The USPTO's education team in the Office of Public Engagement provides educational and outreach programming for students, educators, and young inventors and...
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/get-uspto-sxsw-online-2021
Vote for our PanelPicker® sessions November 10-20! We need your PanelPicker votes to ensure intellectual property (IP) is part of the SXSW Online 2021...
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https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/ip-attache-program
The United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) IP Attaché Program works to improve intellectual property systems internationally for the benefit of...
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/apply/forms
Due to the enactment of the America Invents Act in 2012, this page contains forms for patent applications filed on or after September 16, 2012.
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https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/videos
Learn about the trademark application process, how to search for similar trademarks, how to maintain your registration, and how to protect yourself from scams.
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https://auth.uspto.gov/oauth2/aus462q76dSh7EUHU4h7/v1/authorize?client_id=0oaddd45e4SWM6o6t4h7&response_type=code&scope=openid+profile+email+offline_access&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fteas.uspto.gov%2Fcallback&state=%2Foffice%2Froa%2F&code_challenge=hiWwYEE9nHb_7CH9swFEBFVxBDgtgrdiV-vcSzT5wPk&code_challenge_method=S256
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https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/protect/requesting-expungement-or-reexamination-proceeding
Learn how you can request an expungement or reexamination proceeding to challenge any good or service in a registration.
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https://ipwatchdog.com/2025/10/07/patent-policy-trump-uspto/
Oct 7, 2025 - Join us as we discuss the intersection of patent policy and politics with Dana Colarulli. We discuss Trump, USPTO, the "patent tax," and more.
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https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/apply/index-all-teas-forms
A list of all trademark forms by category
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https://auth.uspto.gov/oauth2/aus462q76dSh7EUHU4h7/v1/authorize?client_id=0oaddd45e4SWM6o6t4h7&response_type=code&scope=openid+profile+email+offline_access&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fteas.uspto.gov%2Fcallback&state=%2Foffice%2Fpgp&code_challenge=14i98u7VCSJPhJc8zBz1OqtW97BPEXTD-cvgVQZfsiw&code_challenge_method=S256
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https://www.uspto.gov/privacy-policy
The privacy policy describes how the USPTO collects and uses information related to your use of the USPTO.gov website.
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https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/patents-ombuds-office
Provides assistance for patent applications that may appear to be stalled in the patent examination process and can assist with getting applications back on...
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https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/public-search-facility
Located in Alexandria, VA with trained staff to assist the public in person, via email, and by phone with patent and trademark information and historical...
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https://www.dynadot.com/free-uspto-trademark-search
Instantly check U.S. federal trademarks with Dynadot Free Trademark Search, using official USPTO data. Check registration status, owners, and details.
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/maintain/patents-assignments-change-search-ownership
During the examination of pending patent application as well as after the patent is granted, the owner may create and submit a Patent Assignment Recordation...
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https://www.uspto.gov/initiatives/artificial-intelligence
One of the agency's top priorities is to ensure that the United States maintains its leadership in innovation, especially in emerging technologies such as...
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/laws/micro-entity-status
Applicants and patent owners that have established micro entity status according to 37 CFR 1.29 in patent applications and patents benefit from an 80%...
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https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/application-assistance-unit-aau
Staff are trained to answer questions about the pre- and post-examination processing of patent applications.
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https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/fees-and-payment/uspto-fee-schedule
Current fee schedulePrinter friendly version
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https://auth.uspto.gov/oauth2/aus462q76dSh7EUHU4h7/v1/authorize?client_id=0oaddd45e4SWM6o6t4h7&response_type=code&scope=openid+profile+email+offline_access&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fteas.uspto.gov%2Fcallback&state=%2Fccr%2Fcar&code_challenge=to54w0Sq8-toy6zpOOb-LdIGGNv4ldc9hjE2Fu3D_Oo&code_challenge_method=S256
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/engage-director
The Office of the Under Secretary (OUS) promotes the mission and strategic goals of the agency.
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https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/operating-status
Notices related to USPTO closures, postal service interruptions and emergencies, severe weather conditions, natural disasters, and other incidents that cause...
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https://ipwatchdog.com/2025/11/26/uspto-issues-new-ai-inventorship-guidance-snubs-vidals-approach/
Nov 26, 2025 - The USPTO today rescinded its AI Inventorship guidance issued in February 2024 and published new guidance.
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/agents-and-attorneys-learn-think-patent-examiner-stepps-four-day-course-5
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions with this Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) four-day course.
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/initiatives
The USPTO uses patent initiatives to reduce patent application backlogs, enhance patent quality, and support, collaborate with and accelerate inventors and...
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/initiatives/accelerated-examination
Learn more about the established procedures under which the examination of a design patent application may be accelerated.
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/small-business-innovation-research-sbir-virtual-road-tour
If you are an innovator, entrepreneur, researcher, or small technology firm owner, don't miss this opportunity.
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/contact-patents
Contact information for USPTO resources accessible at all stages of the patent process.
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https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/login
Log in to Trademark Center, TEAS, and TEASi using a USPTO.gov account with two-step authentication. Also learn about ongoing upgrades to login and security on...
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https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/international-protection/madrid-protocol
The Madrid Protocol is a convenient and efficient way for trademark owners worldwide to file one application to register their trademark in multiple countries.
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https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/trademark-assistance-center
The Trademark Assistance Center is the main support center for all customers, from first-time filers to legal professionals and experienced trademark...
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/trademark-basics-boot-camp-module-8-question-and-answer-panel-20
In this module, we'll provide a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts” and ask all your trademark questions.
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/initiatives/usptos-prioritized-patent-examination-program
Track One and Prioritized Examination for RCEs
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https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/protect/administrative-sanctions-process
Sanctions are formal administrative orders issued when parties violate the USPTO rules, after we follow a process to investigate suspicious submissions.
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/uspto-locations/dallas-tx/autm-annual-meeting
The Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) is comprised of over 3,000 members who work in more than 800 universities, research centers, hospita
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/utah-selected-new-uspto-community-engagement-office-location
The USPTO announced the selection and grand opening of a new community engagement office location in Utah to serve innovators in part of the eight-state area...
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https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/global-intellectual-property-academy
Programs around the world on intellectual property protection, enforcement, and capitalization
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics
If you’re new to the process of protecting your rights to your invention by applying for a patent, you’re in the right place. This page will direct you to...
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/joinuspto-live
Join the Office of Human Resources for a brief presentation and Q&A on the application process for the patent examiner role.
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/performance-and-planning/strategy-and-reporting
Every four years the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) develops a strategic plan to define the USPTO’s mission, vision and goals.
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/sbir-road-tour-central-plains
Learn about small business funding opportunities at the SBIR Road Tour - Central Plains
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events
See upcoming and past events at the USPTO.
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/search/patent-public-search
A powerful, flexible web-based patent search application that improves the overall patent searching process. It includes two user selected interfaces that...
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour
A webinar series about a different intellectual property topic, from Patents to Trademarks, to the latest developments at the agency. You’ll hear from USPTO...
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/agents-and-attorneys-learn-think-patent-examiner-stepps-four-day-course
If you are a patent attorney or agent, it helps to think like a patent examiner.
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/using-legal-services/pro-bono/patent-pro-bono-program
The program provides free legal assistance to underresourced inventors interested in securing patent protection for their inventions.
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https://inventorsdigest.com/your-uspto-southern-hospitality
Sep 11, 2024 - For 10 years, former and current staff from the USPTO’s Intellectual Property (IP) Attaché offices have visited businesses, inventor support organizations, and...
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https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/attorneys-agents-and-paralegals
Legal, procedural, policy, and search resources for paralegals and administrators
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/ip-basics-rocky-mountain-inventors-association
Primary Patent Examiner Kristina Deherrera will deliver an IP Basics presentation to members and guests of the Rocky Mountain Inventors Associ
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/ptab
PTAB conducts trials and hears appeals from adverse examiner decisions in patent applications and reexamination proceedings, and renders decisions in...
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https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/trade-secret-policy
Trade secrets are vital IP assets held by innovators. Protection of those assets against theft and misappropriation is essential to foster innovation and...
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https://www.uspto.gov/blog/advancing-aias-goal-strengthen-us-ip-system
The America Invents Act of 2011 is fueling innovation. This led to new types of USPTO proceedings to protect inventors and their IP and, rarely, invalidate a...
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/international-protection/patent-cooperation-treaty
This international treaty makes it possible to seek patent protection simultaneously in a large number of countries by filing a single international...
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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/wordpress-trademark-applications-rejected-by-uspto/554774/
The WordPress trademark applications for "Managed WordPress" and "Hosted WordPress" face a setback following the USPTO's rejection
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/learn-think-patent-examiner-stepps-four-day-course
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions with this Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) four-day course.
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https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/ttab
TTAB handles appeals involving applications to register marks, appeals from expungement or reexamination proceedings involving registrations, and trial cases...
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/organizational-offices/office-commissioner-patents/central-reexamination-unit
Central Reexamination Unit
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https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/patent-and-trademark-practitioners
Registered patent practitioners are individuals who have passed the USPTO's registration exam and met the qualifications to represent patent applicants before...
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/apply
To apply for a patent, you must file an application and pay required fees. You may wish to find a patent attorney or agent to help draft the description of the...
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https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/contact-us
Phone numbers, email addresses, and other contact information for USPTO offices and business centers
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