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Announcing a new filing functionality for Trademark Trial and Appeal Board customers

As part of our efforts to modernize our systems and improve customer experience, we've launched the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Center open beta for filing notices of opposition.

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Find the free services you need on our updated webpage

USPTO Alert Find the free services you need on our updated webpage Are you looking for free services to help you protect your intellectual property (IP)? We’ve recently updated our free services webpage to allow you to filter services according to where you are in your journey,…

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Four minutes will help us improve our website

USPTO Alert Four minutes will help us improve our website We’re working to improve how stakeholders like you use information on our website. To do so, we need more insight on how you access www.uspto.gov. You can tell us w hy you’re on the site, what you’re looking for, and…

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We want your feedback: Sign up as a customer experience volunteer today

Trademark Alert We want your feedback: Sign up as a customer experience volunteer today At the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), we strive to continuously improve the trademark filing experience. You can help inform these improvements by signing up as a volunteer to…

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Notice something different? Updated website design brings modern, mobile-friendly improvements

We've updated our website design to improve your experience.

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USPTO's new trademark search system to launch November 30

Trademark Alert USPTO's new trademark search system to launch November 30 To provide a modernized search experience that can adapt to the needs of the trademark community, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will be launching our cloud-based trademark search system…

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Patent Center fully replaces USPTO legacy systems for filing and managing patent applications online

News Brief Patent Center fully replaces USPTO legacy systems for filing and managing patent applications online More resources available to support transition to new system As recently announced as part of our modernization efforts to provide our customers with more efficient and…

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Patent Center fully replaces USPTO legacy systems for filing and managing patent applications online

As part of our modernization efforts to provide customers with more efficient and effective IT tools, today we are officially retiring the decades-old EFS-Web and Private PAIR.

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Four minutes will help us improve our website

USPTO Alert Four minutes will help us improve our website In support of the goal set forth in our Strategic Plan to generate impactful customer experiences, we’re working to improve how stakeholders identify needed information on our website. To do so, we need more insight on how…

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Coming soon: USPTO’s new modernized assignment system is replacing ETAS and EPAS

The USPTO is reforming the Electronic Trademark Assignment System (ETAS) and Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS) into one cohesive and modernized system: Assignment Center.

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USPTO Virtual Assistant now available for Patents customers

The Virtual Assistant provides answers to common customer questions and makes it easier to find the status of your patent application. The tool will guide you to the most up-to-date information in Patent Center. 

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USPTO launches updated website search tool to strengthen search experience for all web visitors

The USPTO is launching an updated tool to search for general information on www.uspto.gov. The improved search experience introduces new features, functionality, and customization for visitors using the search bar.

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Patent Center to fully replace USPTO legacy system for filing and managing patent applications online

EFS-Web, Private PAIR to retire November 15 as updated Patent Center combines functionalities of older system with new enhancements that provide an improved user experience.

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Introducing the USPTO’s new cloud-based trademark search system with basic and advanced search options

The USPTO is launching a beta version of our new trademark search system to make searching for trademark registrations and/or applications easier.

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Announcing improved search tools to strengthen USPTO service to America’s innovators

The USPTO is implementing upgrades to several of our search tools to make it easier for our customers to find what they’re looking for in a faster, more reliable way.

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Volunteer to improve the USPTO website experience

The USPTO is asking for volunteer feedback from our customers to enhance and modernize our digital spaces.

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USPTO introduces new tool to help creators identify their intellectual property

Director Kathi Vidal announced the launch of the agency’s new intellectual property (IP) Identifier tool

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USPTO launches new Virtual Assistant

USPTO launches Trademarks Virtual Assistant to enhance customer service

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Convenient Patent Public Search tool replacing four legacy systems this fall

On September 30, the USPTO's new Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) is replacing four legacy tools

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Modern, user-friendly Patent Center to fully replace legacy Public PAIR system this summer

The already operational Patent Center provides a faster, more streamlined search experience for applicants accessing publicly available patents and application file information

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