USPTO Roundtable on Electronic Communication
Patent Public Advisory Committee Meets on December 2
USPTO to Launch Online Customer Satisfaction Survey
The USPTO will launch a customer satisfaction survey regarding uspto.gov Dec.7. The survey will help the agency collect feedback on the site’s content, functionality, visual appeal and other aspects.
Change to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment Method
USPTO 2010 Performance and Accountability Report Available
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
Check the status via the Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system
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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
Read Basic Information and View Instructional Videos
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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
Check the status of an application or registration (TARR)
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5View and Order Documents
View and download application and registration records (TDR) and order certified copies
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6Maintain/Renew a Registration
File documents to keep a registration active
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7View Fee Schedule
Check the current trademark fees
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8Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Visit TTAB Home Page
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9Assignments
Visit Assignments Home Page
IP 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
New “dashboard” provides current metrics for patent pendency, quality and more. Director Kappos explains the dashboard in his blog.
Read moreThe “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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