USPTO Director Keynotes Inventors Conference
On November 5, USPTO Director David Kappos delivered the keynote address at the 14th Annual Independent Inventors Conference held at USPTO’s headquarters in Alexandria, Va.Read More
New Rules for Docketing RCEs
The USPTO recently posted new rules for docketing Requests for Continued Examination (RCEs) related to the new examiner production ("count") system.Read more
Roundtable on Work Sharing to be held November 18
The USPTO is conducting a roundtable on Wednesday, November 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to evaluate views on work sharing. The roundtable will be held at the USPTO's campus at 600 Dulany Street and is open to the public. The meeting also will be webcast.Read more
Trademark Public Advisory Committee Meeting November 20
The Trademark Public Advisory Committee will meet on Friday, November 20, in the Madison Auditorium, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, Va. The meeting is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This meeting will be webcast.Read more
Patents
- 1Patents Process
Visit the Patent Basics page
- 2Search
Search the Patent Full-Text and Image Database (PatFT)
- 3View Fee Schedule
Check on the current fees and information related to the patent process
- 4File Online
Apply for a patent using the Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web)
- 5Check Status
Check the status via the Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system
- 6Maintain/Pay Fees
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- 7Appeal
Learn the appeal process via the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI)
- 8Assign Ownership
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- 9Web Tools
Get web application links & help via the Electronic Business Center (EBC)
- 10Patent Prosecution Highway
Trademarks
- 1Trademark Basics
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- 2Search Marks
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- 3File Forms Online
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- 5View Documents
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- 6Maintain/Renew a Registration
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- Interested in Copyrights?
The USPTO advises the Administration on copyright protection and policy
- Protecting Intellectual Property
Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!) helps businesses protect their IP at home and abroad
- Rulemaking
The USPTO continues to propose new initiatives to make its operations more efficient
Access the 2009 Performance and Accountability Report.Read more
Click here for Online Chat.
Senior USPTO officials will be on-line Tuesday, November 17, from 2 to 3 pm (EDT) to answer questions and offer tips for independent inventors. Instructions for taking part in the on-line chat will be posted on the home page of the USPTO web site at 10 AM (EDT) Tuesday. Inventors can begin logging on for the chat at 1:30 pm.
The independent inventor on-line chat is part of the USPTO’s continuing effort to promote and protect America’s independent inventor community.Review previous chats FAQ’s
The “Director’s Forum” Blog offers an opportunity for the USPTO’s stakeholders and the general public to interact with USPTO Director David Kappos.Read more
