The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has broadened its public patent search offerings, adding access to more U.S. and international databases and in-person resources. The changes aim to help inventors ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s emerging technologies lead announced on Tuesday that he will be departing the agency soon to ...

In April 2026, the USPTO introduced a new beta feature in its trademark search system: an AI-driven image search tool that ...

Responding to a USPTO Office Action is a pivotal moment in the patent process that can determine whether your innovation gains protection or is left unprotected. Knowing the types of rejections, the ...

It is taking longer to get a patent. Since 2020, the average time from patent filing to receiving the first action from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has risen from 14 months to 21 ...

Applying for a patent or trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) comes with an unexpected risk —your mailing and email addresses become part of the public record.

This chapter provides an in-depth understanding of the new trademark filing system and fee increases enacted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on 18 January 2025. On 18 January 2025, ...