United States Patent and Trademark Office

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

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.

President Biden honors leading American scientists, technologists, and innovators

President Biden awarded the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to a number of Americans for exemplary achievements in science, technology, and innovation that strengthen our nation’s well-being.

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Remarks

Remarks by Deputy Director Derrick Brent at the 2023 National HBCU Week

Oral Testimony of the Honorable Kathi Vidal Before a Hearing of the Senate

Remarks by USPTO Director Kathi Vidal at AIPLA Spring Meeting

Remarks by USPTO Deputy Director Derrick Brent at the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Lawyers Association

Statement of Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Kathi Vidal before the United States House of Representatives

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From revamping our website, to enhancing our chat bots, to modernizing our technology, a top priority at the USPTO is to better serve you, our great American innovators. Your feedback lets us know how we are doing and where there is an opportunity to do more!"

- Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO

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Commissioner Udupa and Director Vidal engage with stakeholders.

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Improving our service to America’s innovators

IP Identifier

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EquIP HQ: A new resource for learners and educators

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