Home page of the United States Patent and Trademark Office's main web site.

Find out how to register and maintain a trademark in the U.S., apply for an international trademark, and about protecting your registered trademark.

Aug 4, 2025 · Apply for a trademark through Trademark Center. Pay application-related fees and use the docketing feature to track the status of applications filed through Trademark Center.

Oct 17, 2025 · Find existing patents, published patent applications and other published patent documentation

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency under the Department of Commerce and is responsible for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.

Sep 16, 2012 · For general assistance in completing the patent forms below or to request paper copies of the forms, contact the USPTO Contact Center Division at 1-800-786-9199 (1-800-PTO-9199) or …

Dec 20, 2025 · A powerful, flexible web-based patent search application that improves the overall patent searching process. It includes two user selected interfaces that provide enhanced access to prior art.

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

Apr 16, 2024 · Searching the USPTO’s trademark database is an important part of doing a comprehensive clearance search before you apply for a trademark registration.

May 14, 2025 · A search you complete before applying for a trademark registration to make sure your trademark is available to register for your particular goods or services, and to make sure that no …