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If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Office of Public Engagement at ope@uspto.gov or browse our existing resources below.
The Pro Se Assistance Center is available to assist applicants (also known as "pro se" applicants) who file patent applications without the assistance of a registered patent attorney or agent with patent related questions and with filing their patent applications. One-on-one video conference (WebEx) or telephone appointments are also available. For inquiries, please contact the Pro Se Assistance Center. One-on-one appointments may be scheduled online or by contacting the Pro Se Assistance Center.
Toll-free: 866-767-3848 or email proseassistancecenter@uspto.gov.
Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET (except federal holidays).
The Trademark Assistance Center (TAC) is the main support center for trademark customers, from first-time filers to legal professionals and experienced trademark applicants. You can call or email TAC if you have questions about the trademark registration process.
TAC specialists can also assist you via video chat on Microsoft Teams. Call or email to make an appointment.
Toll-free: 800-786-9199 or email TrademarkAssistanceCenter@uspto.gov.
Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET (except federal holidays).
The Inventors Assistance Center (IAC) provides patent assistance and information to the public. The IAC is staffed by former supervisory patent examiners and primary examiners who are available to answer questions and to help you make filing a patent application simple and efficient.
Visit the Inventors Assistance Center webpage for contact information and hours of operation.
Starting September 1, 2025, all PTAB hearings will be held in person. All parties will be expected to appear in person for hearings absent a showing of good cause. For more information visit the PTAB hearings page.
The public can access a hearing virtually—or in person— by submitting a request to PTABHearings@uspto.gov at least three business days before the hearing. For more information, contact PTABHearings@uspto.gov, or call 571-272-9797.
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The USPTO collections can also be searched online. Learn how to use Patent Public Search to search for patents and Trademark Search system to search for trademarks.
We also encourage you to find a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) near you. PTRC librarians are trained by the USPTO to provide an introduction to the patent and trademark application process.
