United States Patent and Trademark Office

USPTO Proposes Updated Professional Conduct Rules

Our new rules will correspond to the ABA and most state bar requirements. We're seeking your comments on the proposal. The deadline is December 17, 2012.

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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.

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Speak Out on Trademarks Proposals

The USPTO wants your thoughts on some potential changes to Trademark procedures. Learn more and find out how you can share your comments. The deadline is November 5, 2012.

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.

Patents for Humanity

Patents for Humanity is an awards competition for patent owners and licensees. It is our voluntary pilot program to recognize patent owners who apply their patented technology to address humanitarian needs. The program advances the president’s global development agenda by rewarding companies and individuals who bring life-saving technologies to underserved people of the world.