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

Innovation often builds upon existing ideas, taking small steps and great leaps to solve problems and improve our everyday lives. The patent system promotes this innovation through sharing …

Find existing patents, published patent applications and other published patent documentation

Feb 25, 2025 · The Patent Public Search tool is a new web-based patent search application that will replace internal legacy search tools PubEAST and PubWEST and external legacy search …

Preparing a patent application and engaging in the USPTO proceedings to obtain the patent requires knowledge of patent law and USPTO procedures. It also requires knowledge of the …

If you’re new to the process of protecting your rights to your invention by applying for a patent, you’re in the right place. This page will direct you to everything you need to know about U.S. …

Feb 18, 2025 · What is a patent? A U.S. patent gives you, the inventor, the right to “exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling” an invention or “importing” it into the U.S.

The patent forms provided below were designed as a guide to assist patent applicants and patentees in making certain limited submissions to the USPTO. Use of the patent forms for …

This page provides information on the types of patents and types of patent applications, and the examination process. It also covers how to conduct a preliminary search and find registered …

Apr 11, 2024 · Patent Center is available to all users to check the status of your patent application and review the file history. Application Number - Made up of a two-digit series code followed …