United States Patent and Trademark Office
Here at the USPTO, our number one goal is to drive inclusive innovation and global competitiveness, and also look for ways to maximize our intellectual property system to help innovative and creative minds drive positive change.”
About Us | USPTO - United States Patent and Trademark Office
3 days ago · The USPTO advises the president of the United States, the secretary of commerce, and U.S. government agencies on intellectual property (IP) policy, protection, and enforcement; and promotes the stronger and more effective IP protection around the world.
• A property right – Right to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing the claimed invention – Limited term – Territorial: protection only in territory that granted patent; NO world-wide patent • Government grants the property right in exchange for the disclosure of the invention. 6
Trademarks | USPTO
Find out how to protect intellectual property in other countries. IP policy events. Find upcoming programs related to IP policy and international affairs. More tools & links
IP Policy | USPTO - United States Patent and Trademark Office
Information on U.S. domestic and international policy regarding protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights
Patents | USPTO - United States Patent and Trademark Office
Find out how to protect intellectual property in other countries. IP policy events. Find upcoming programs related to IP policy and international affairs. More tools & links
provide online tools and information for how to protect and enforce intellectual property rights, but rights holders should seek legal advice from a licensed attorney.
Search our trademark database | USPTO - United States Patent …
Nov 4, 2024 · Find out how to protect intellectual property in other countries. IP policy events. Find upcoming programs related to IP policy and international affairs. More tools & links
Trademark, patent, or copyright | USPTO
6 days ago · Trademarks, patents, and copyrights are different types of intellectual property. The USPTO grants patents and registers trademarks. The U.S. Copyright Office at the Library of Congress registers copyrights. Use the IP Identifier to …
AI Strategy | USPTO - United States Patent and Trademark Office
Jan 14, 2025 · The USPTO AI Strategy outlines how we aim to address AI's promise and challenges across intellectual property (IP) policy, agency operations, and the broader innovation ecosystem. Published in January 2025, this strategy will guide our agency in expanding innovation and opportunity across the dynamic AI ecosystem.