USPTO Announces 2011 National Trademark Expo
USPTO will host the 2011 National Trademark Expo October 14-15. Exhibitor applications are due June 15.
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USPTO Updates Registration Exam
USPTO updated its registration examination and provided new reference materials effective April 12, 2011. The changes will help ensure that newly registered patent attorneys and agents are fully qualified in the most current patent laws, rules and procedures.
USPTO Automates Eight Patent Petition Types
Automated process for eight patent-related petition types uses USPTO's EFS-Web system. Data is input through a secure web interface and the petition is decided automatically, eliminating months of waiting for these types of petitions to be docketed, decided and uploaded into Private PAIR.
U.S. and U.K. Highlight Patents Cooperation
The two governments highlight the progress made on a joint action plan to combat the problem of patent backlogs and their effects on the economy and job creation.
USPTO Director David Kappos on The Hill
USPTO Director David Kappos testifies before House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet.
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Patents
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1Patents Process
Visit the Patents Process page
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2Search
Search patent databases
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3View Fee Schedule
Check on the current fees and information related to the patent process
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4File Online
Apply for a patent using the Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web)
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5Check Status
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6Maintain/Pay Fees
Pay your maintenance fees
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7Appeal
Learn the appeal process via the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI)
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8Assignments
Visit the Assignments Homepage
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9Electronic Business Center
Get web application links & help via the Electronic Business Center (EBC)
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10Patent Prosecution Highway
Trademarks
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1Trademark Basics: Start Here
View How-To Videos; FAQs; Basic Facts Booklet; Processing Timelines; ID Manual; TMEP
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2Search Marks
Search pending and registered marks (TESS)
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3File Forms Online
File application and other documents online (TEAS)
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4Check Status
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5View and/or Order Documents
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6Maintain/Renew a Registration
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7View Fee Schedule
Check the current trademark fees and other fee-related information
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8Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
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9Assignments
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IP Law & Policy
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IP Policy and Enforcement
USPTO leads efforts to develop and strengthen both domestic and international IP protection
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Training and Education
The Global IP Academy (GIPA) offers IP related programs around the world
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Office of the General Counsel
General Counsel, Office of the Solicitor, Office of General Law, Office of Enrollment and Discipline
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Interested in Copyrights?
The USPTO advises the Administration on copyright protection and policy
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Protecting Intellectual Property
Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!) helps businesses protect their IP at home and abroad
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Rulemaking
The USPTO continues to propose new initiatives to make its operations more efficient
The USPTO data visualization center give you a snapshot of current data for patent pendency and quality.
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The “Director’s Forum” Blog offers an opportunity for the USPTO’s stakeholders and the general public to interact with USPTO Director David Kappos.
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