
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Home page of the United States Patent and Trademark Office's main web site.
Trademarks | USPTO
Find out how to register and maintain a trademark in the U.S., apply for an international trademark, and about protecting your registered trademark.
Patent Public Search | USPTO
Dec 20, 2025 · A powerful, flexible web-based patent search application that improves the overall patent searching process. It includes two user selected interfaces that provide enhanced access to prior art.
Search for patents | USPTO
Oct 17, 2025 · Find existing patents, published patent applications and other published patent documentation
About Us | USPTO
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency under the Department of Commerce and is responsible for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.
Forms for patent applications | USPTO
Sep 16, 2012 · For general assistance in completing the patent forms below or to request paper copies of the forms, contact the USPTO Contact Center Division at 1-800-786-9199 (1-800-PTO-9199) or …
Apply online | USPTO
Apply for a trademark through Trademark Center. Pay application-related fees and use the docketing feature to track the status of applications filed through Trademark Center.
Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program | USPTO
To be considered for the program, an applicant must file a petition to make special using the required petition form (PTO/SB/472) and pay the petition fee. The petition form includes an agreement to …
System status and availability | USPTO
2 days ago · Check this webpage for the latest information on the operating status of USPTO's systems and planned maintenance activities.
If filing this completed form by mail, send to: Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450. If you need assistance in completing the form, call 1-800-PTO-9199 (1-800-786-9199) …