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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.
Search for patents | USPTO
Oct 17, 2025 · Find existing patents, published patent applications and other published patent documentation
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 …
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Apply online | USPTO
Jun 26, 2025 · 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.
Patent Public Search | USPTO
Sep 27, 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.
Patents | USPTO - United States Patent and Trademark Office
Find out how to apply for and maintain a patent in the U.S., and learn about helpful resources.
Transferring ownership/ Assignments FAQs | USPTO
Apr 30, 2024 · Must the USPTO cover sheet forms (PTO-1594 Trademarks or PTO-1595 Patents) be used when submitting recordation requests in paper?
System status and availability | USPTO
Oct 24, 2025 · Check this webpage for the latest information on the operating status of USPTO's systems and planned maintenance activities.