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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

The USPTO

USPTO

The webpages of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office provide authoritative information for those seeking either a patent or trademark in the United States.  (These are only highlights.)

The Patents pages include:

 

The Trademark pages include:

 

Access Our Free Services is a guide for both those interested in patenting and for those working with trademarks.

How Long for an Application to be Processed?

How long does it takes patent and trademark applications to make their way through the system?  Find updated information through this link:

Especially Note:

Patent & Trademark Guides

USPTO pamphlets are no longer printed, but updated information is available online.  You can access the most current patent and trademark USPTO information from the USPTO website:

 

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