System status and availability
Check this webpage for the latest information on the operating status of USPTO's systems and planned maintenance activities.
Current status of USPTO systems
Trademark Application E-Signature Issues for Some Customers
Customers who are submitting new applications in Trademark Center with both of the following characteristics may experience an issue where the E-signature link does not work for recipients:
- The owner entity was entered manually and not selected from a dropdown
- The mark drawing type requires an uploaded file
We are working to restore service as quickly as possible, and hope to resolve this issue today. If you need to submit an application immediately, please use the signed declaration option and upload a declaration with a handwritten signature or signed with document signing software. Contact the TEAS team with any questions at our email TEAS@uspto.gov.
Upcoming planned events
SMS and Voice Calls for Account Authentication
All USPTO customers who use text messages (SMS) or phone calls to verify their identity when logging into USPTO.gov must switch to a more secure authentication method by Wednesday, April 30.
Starting Thursday, May 1, the text messages (SMS) and phone calls options will no longer be available. See our multifactor authentication options webpage for more information and resources. Note: email is always available as an account verification option.
Bulk Data Storage System (BDSS) Retirement
The USPTO is planning to retire BDSS on Friday April 11, 2025. To access similar data, users may use the Bulk Data Directory feature in new Open Data Portal (ODP).
Support resources are available to help you, including information on getting started and transitioning Application Program Interfaces (APIs), and more.
Bulk Data Storage System (BDSS) will be retiring in April
The USPTO will be retiring BDSS in April. After April 11, 2025, the Patent and Trademark data in Bulk Data Storage System (BDSS) will no longer be available. To access similar data, users may use the Bulk Data Directory feature in new Open Data Portal (ODP). Support resources are available to help you, including information on getting started and transitioning Application Program Interfaces (APIs), and more.
Learn more about the new Open Data Portal and sign up for updates on data.uspto.gov.