USPTO announces Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program in support of CHIPS for America Program

The Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program will advance semiconductor technology innovation by expediting examination of qualifying utility patent applications.

USPTO's new trademark search system launched

To provide a modernized search experience that can adapt to the needs of the trademark community, we launched our cloud-based trademark system on November 30.

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, we are officially retiring the decades-old EFS-Web and Private PAIR.

More than 200 responses received to Request for Comments on new outreach offices and services under Unleashing American Innovators Act

A summary of responses received to a June 2023 Request for Comments seeking public input on the establishment of a Southeast Regional Office and Northern New England Community Outreach Office is now available.

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