Manuals
Several manuals define the major guidelines, procedures, etc. that are necessary to conduct business with the USPTO.
Patents
Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP)
Classification:
- Manual of Patent Classification
- Cross-Reference for Nanotechnology
- Examiner Handbook to the US Patent Classification System
- US Patent Classification (USPC) Index
Please join an online discussion of the MPEP.
Trademarks
Trademark Manual of Examining Procedures (TMEP)
Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual (ID Manual)
Please join an online discussion of the TMEP.
