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National Inventors Hall of Fame Ceremony Cancelled

National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Postponed

The National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and dinner scheduled for February 11 has been postponed because of the weather.
An announcement concerning the rescheduling of the event will be made in the near future.

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USPTO Closed on February 9

The Federal Government is closed today, February 9. Click the link below for more information.

Uncle Sam saying, "I want you for the patent examining corp." We're seeking experienced intellectual property professionals

The USPTO has launched a targeted patent examiner hiring initiative to help reduce the patent application backlog. We are seeking experienced intellectual property professionals to apply for these challenging and rewarding positions.

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Interim Procedure for Patentees to Request Patent Term Adjustment Recalculation

Procedure to Comply with the Federal Circuit Decision in Wyeth v. Kappos Regarding the Overlapping Delay Provision of 35 U.S.C.154(b)(2)(A)

The program, available now, will give small entity inventors having two or more patent applications currently pending greater control over the priority in which their applications are examined.

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USPTO Self Service

Patents

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Patents Process
Visit the Patent Basics page
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Search
Search the Patent Full-Text and Image Database (PatFT)
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View Fee Schedule
Check on the current fees and information related to the patent process
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File Online
Apply for a patent using the Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web)
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Check Status
Check the status via the Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system
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Maintain/Pay Fees
Pay your maintenance fees online
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Appeal
Learn the appeal process via the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI)
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Assign Ownership
via the Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS)
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Web Tools
Get web application links & help via the Electronic Business Center (EBC)
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Patent Prosecution Highway

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Trademarks

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Trademark Basics
View Basic Information about Trademarks
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Search Marks
Search pending and registered marks (TESS)
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File Forms Online
File application and other documents online (TEAS)
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Check Status
Check the status of an application or registration (TARR)
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View and Order Documents
View and download application and registration records (TDR) and order certified copies
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Maintain/Renew a Registration
File documents to keep a registration active
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View Fee Schedule
Check the current trademark fees
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Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Visit TTAB Home Page
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Assignments
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Madrid Protocol

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IP Policy

IP Policy and Enforcement
USPTO leads efforts to develop and strengthen both domestic and international IP protection
Training and Education
The Global IP Academy (GIPA) offers IP related programs around the world
Boards and Counsel
General Counsel, Office of the Solicitor, Office of General Law, Office of Enrollment and Discipline, Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences, and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Interested in Copyrights?
The USPTO advises the Administration on copyright protection and policy
Protecting Intellectual Property
Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!) helps businesses protect their IP at home and abroad
Rulemaking
The USPTO continues to propose new initiatives to make its operations more efficient