United States Patent and Trademark Office

National Trademark Expo Returns Oct. 19-20

Join a host of costumed characters, outdoor inflatables, and exhibitors at the 2012 National Trademark Expo at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Va. Learn about trademarks and attend seminars on protecting intellectual property.

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USPTO Announces Partnership with Cornell NYC Tech

First-of-its-kind campus collaboration will help accelerate commercialization of new technologies helping American entrepreneurs to innovate, grow, and create jobs.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board's Electronic Filing and Case Management System

The Patent Review Processing System (PRPS), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's e-filing and case management system for trial proceedings, is now available. The USPTO is now accepting filings of petitions to institute trial proceedings established under the Leahy Smith America Invents Act.

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What Do You Think About Lower Trademark Fees?

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comment on the possibility of lowering trademark application fees for all applicants willing to engage exclusively with the USPTO by electronic means. Please see the Request for Comments in the Federal Register for details.