Jan 30, 2025 · The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers a wide range of intellectual property (IP) resources, including application assistance, education and training, help …

The program provides free legal assistance to underresourced inventors interested in securing patent protection for their inventions.

Aug 26, 2025 · Contact information for USPTO resources accessible at all stages of the patent process.

The Inventors Assistance Center (IAC) provides patent assistance and information to the public. The IAC is staffed by former supervisory patent examiners and primary examiners who are available to …

Whether you've applied for a patent or registered for a trademark, scammers may try to exploit you. Learn how to spot fake communications or offers and protect your intellectual property.

Feb 7, 2025 · Patent Basics If you’re new to the process of protecting your rights to your invention by applying for a patent, you’re in the right place. This page will direct you to everything you need to …

Find out how to apply for and maintain a patent in the U.S., and learn about helpful resources.

Aug 1, 2023 · Patent Center is available to all users for electronic filing and management of patent applications. You may access an on-demand recording of a previous Patent Center Training session …

Applying for Patents In filing a patent application and paying required fees, the USPTO provides forms and an electronic filing tool. You may also wish to find a patent attorney or agent to help draft the …

Sep 27, 2025 · The Patent Public Search tool is a web-based search application for patents and patent application publications. Patent Public Search has two user-selectable modern interfaces that …