USPTO

Overview

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks in the United States. Its mission is to promote innovation and economic growth by protecting intellectual property rights.

The agency processes patent applications, granting inventors exclusive rights to their inventions, and registers trademarks to help businesses safeguard their brands. Each year, the USPTO handles hundreds of thousands of patent and trademark applications, resolves disputes related to patent rights through the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and advises the government on intellectual property policy matters. It serves inventors, businesses, and legal professionals by providing public access to patent and trademark databases in support of commerce and innovation nationwide.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 800-877-8339
• Website: uspto.gov
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/uspto

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Patent examination and granting services
• Trademark registration and enforcement
• Intellectual property policy development and research
• Innovation support and education
• Patent and trademark databases and search tools
• Dispute resolution through the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
• International cooperation on IP matters
• IP data visualization and analytics tools
• Digital IP ecosystem development
• Public resources for inventors and stakeholders

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