https://www.uspto.gov en Tue, 23 Jun 26 15:22:00 -0400 https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/save-date-innovation-expo-2026 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Join us for  Innovation Expo, a two-day event featuring panel discussions, networking opportunities, and resource booths focused on innovation, intellectual property, entrepreneurship... Tue, 06/23/2026 - 15:22 Anonymous 219188 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-celebrating-americas-250th-uspto-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour: Celebrating America's 250th at the USPTO Join us Wednesday, June 24, from noon to 1 p.m. ET, for our next... Tue, 06/23/2026 - 10:36 Anonymous 219186 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-tomorrow-learn-more-how-patent-public-search [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Getting started with Patent Public Search Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the... Tue, 06/23/2026 - 09:58 Anonymous 219187 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-designates-precedential-decision-waiving-director-review-deadline [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO designates as precedential a decision waiving Director Review deadline and terminating proceeding under Hulu Light & Wonder, Inc. v... Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:47 Anonymous 219182 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/precedential-decision-waiving-director-review-deadline Director waives review deadlines, allows extensions in exceptional cases, and vacates institution under "Hulu" after invalidity findings. Mon, 06/22/2026 - 13:29 aalfaro 219181 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-celebrating-americas-250th-uspto [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour: Celebrating America's 250th at the USPTO Join us Wednesday, June 24, from noon to 1 p.m. ET, for our next... Mon, 06/22/2026 - 12:01 Anonymous 219183 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/soar-presents-cooperative-patent-classification-cellular-immunotherapy-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert SOAR presents: Cooperative Patent Classification for cellular immunotherapy Are you interested in broadening your knowledge of the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system... Thu, 06/18/2026 - 09:44 Anonymous 219178 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-path-patent-part-iv-learn-how-draft-patent-application [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Add the 'Path to a Patent' training series to your calendar Join us virtually for " Path to a Patent, Part IV... Thu, 06/18/2026 - 08:59 Anonymous 219179 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260618-patent-public-search-ppubs-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on PPUBs beginning at 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 18 and ending at 1 a.m. ET on Friday... Wed, 06/17/2026 - 15:13 rlaryea 219174 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-designates-informative-decision-applying-offices-memorandum-additional Other considerations included a vacated district court trial, an apparent Office error, and an early challenge. Wed, 06/17/2026 - 11:30 aalfaro 219171 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-path-patent-part-iii-patent-searching [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Join us for 'Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching' Join us virtually for " Path to a Patent, Part III... Wed, 06/17/2026 - 11:18 Anonymous 219176 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/june-17-new-update-patentsview-annualized-datasets [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert PatentsView Annualized Patent Data now updated through December 2025 The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released an update to its... Wed, 06/17/2026 - 11:07 Anonymous 219175 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/learn-more-how-patent-public-search-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Getting started with Patent Public Search Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the... Wed, 06/17/2026 - 10:52 Anonymous 219177 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260620-reference-document-management-services-rdms-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance from 12:01 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 20 to 6 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 20. The following manuals... Wed, 06/17/2026 - 08:07 cbledsoe 219166 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-now-importance-trademark-protection-us-and-japanese-perspectives [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert The importance of trademark protection: U.S. and Japanese perspectives The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting a free in-person... Wed, 06/17/2026 - 07:58 Anonymous 219168 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/become-trademark-examining-attorney-uspto Learn more about the USPTO trademark examining position, what a typical day looks like, and why you should work at America’s Innovation Agency. Tue, 06/16/2026 - 13:20 svu1 219165 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/deborah-stephens-appointed-permanent-role-chief-information-officer-cio [[VIEW_THIS]] News Brief Deborah Stephens appointed to permanent role of Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the USPTO The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)... Tue, 06/16/2026 - 11:48 Anonymous 219169 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/deborah-stephens-appointed-permanent-role-chief-information-officer-cio-uspto The USPTO announces the appointment of Deborah Stephens as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the agency. Tue, 06/16/2026 - 11:18 aabraham3 219164 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-webinar-scheduled-june-17-postponed [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar scheduled for June 17 is postponed The USPTO Hour webinar scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, “Progress on pendency... Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:43 Anonymous 219167 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-designates-informative-decision-applying-offices-memorandum [[VIEW_THIS]] News Brief USPTO designates as informative a decision applying the Office’s memorandum on Additional Discretionary Institution Considerations – U.S. Manufacturing and Small Business Use of AIA Proceedings Tesla, Inc... Mon, 06/15/2026 - 16:39 Anonymous 219160 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260620-card-payment-maintenance Due to third-party system maintenance, credit / debit card payments will not be accepted beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 20 and ending... Mon, 06/15/2026 - 14:15 kdawson 219155 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/soar-presents-cooperative-patent-classification-cellular-immunotherapy [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert SOAR presents: Cooperative Patent Classification for cellular immunotherapy Are you interested in broadening your knowledge of the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system... Mon, 06/15/2026 - 13:30 Anonymous 219161 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-series-successful-inventing-early-stage-funding-and-informal-plans [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the webinar Successful Inventing: Early-stage funding and informal plans Join us for the next session of the Successful Inventing series... Mon, 06/15/2026 - 09:33 Anonymous 219162 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/need-help-sequence-listings [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Need help with sequence listings? The USPTO’s Scientific and Technical Information Center Library has a Sequence Listing Help Desk to support applicants... Fri, 06/12/2026 - 15:44 Anonymous 219149 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/soar-presents-learn-three-step-approach-filing-patent-application-without-0 Learn the three-step approach to filing a patent application without an attorney. Fri, 06/12/2026 - 15:11 mjohnson8 219148 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-importance-trademark-protection-us-and-japanese-perspectives [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register now! The importance of trademark protection: U.S. and Japanese perspectives Nearly 7,000 Japanese businesses operate in the United States, proving that... Fri, 06/12/2026 - 13:28 Anonymous 219150 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/industrial-design-policy/supplemental-guidance-examination-design-patent-applications The USPTO issued supplemental guidance clarifying how design patent applications for computer-generated interfaces, like GUIs and icons, comply with the article of manufacture requirement. Fri, 06/12/2026 - 11:33 dphetsaenngam 219146 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260612-patent-public-search-ppubs-maintenance The USPTO will perform maintenance on Patent Public Search (PPUBs) from 10-11 p.m. ET on Friday, June 12. To avoid any potential impact, users should... Fri, 06/12/2026 - 10:23 kdawson 219145 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-path-patent-part-iii-patent-searching [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Add the 'Path to a Patent' training series to your calendar Join us virtually for " Path to a Patent, Part III... Fri, 06/12/2026 - 09:16 Anonymous 219151 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/attend-patent-center-and-docx-training-4 This event is a must for patent applicants learning to navigate, file and retrieve their documents in Patent Center as well as file in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions. Thu, 06/11/2026 - 15:12 jmartin1 219142 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/attend-patent-center-and-docx-training-3 This event is a must for patent applicants learning to navigate, file and retrieve their documents in Patent Center as well as file in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions. Thu, 06/11/2026 - 15:06 jmartin1 219141 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/attend-patent-center-and-docx-training-2 This event is a must for patent applicants learning to navigate, file and retrieve their documents in Patent Center as well as file in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions. Thu, 06/11/2026 - 14:29 jmartin1 219140 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/attend-patent-center-and-docx-training-1 This event is a must for patent applicants learning to navigate, file and retrieve their documents in Patent Center as well as file in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions. Thu, 06/11/2026 - 14:22 jmartin1 219139 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/attend-patent-center-and-docx-training-0 This event is a must for patent applicants learning to navigate, file and retrieve their documents in Patent Center as well as file in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions. Thu, 06/11/2026 - 13:14 jmartin1 219138 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/china-ip-legislative-and-case-law-update-0 This virtual program will examine the latest developments in intellectual property (IP) law in the People's Republic of China. Thu, 06/11/2026 - 11:57 athompson4 219137 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/using-legal-services/pro-bono/law-firm-or-corporate-achievement-certificate-6 Law firm or corporate achievement certificate recipients Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:26 afisher1 219136 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/using-legal-services/pro-bono/practitioner-recognition-2025 Certificate Recipients 2025 Wed, 06/10/2026 - 16:45 afisher1 219129 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-issues-precedential-decision-treat-aia-eligibility-same-both-united The USPTO held that foreign governments cannot be IPR or PGR petitioners or real parties in interest. Wed, 06/10/2026 - 15:59 sarmstrong3 219128 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-announces-extension-fast-track-appeals-pilot-program-through-may-6-2028 Appellants may petition to expedite ex parte appeals, with decisions on each appeal now targeted within four months. Wed, 06/10/2026 - 15:53 sarmstrong3 219127 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-designates-informative-three-decisions-applying-offices-revvo-and-tesla The Director vacated or denied institution where petitioners took inconsistent district court and Board positions on claim construction. Wed, 06/10/2026 - 15:37 sarmstrong3 219126 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260613-trademark-system-maintenance Trademark System Maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on the Trademark System from 12:01- 5:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 13. During the maintenance... Wed, 06/10/2026 - 15:23 kdawson 219125 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-issues-precedential-decision-detailing-principles-underlying-directors In Magnolia Medical v. Kurin, the Director denied IPR institution where the petitioner raised issues it already litigated and lost in district court rather than using the PTAB as a true alternative to litigation. Wed, 06/10/2026 - 15:23 sarmstrong3 219124 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-path-patent-part-ii-drafting-provisional-patent-applications-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Add the 'Path to a Patent' training series to your calendar Join us virtually for "Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting... Wed, 06/10/2026 - 15:17 Anonymous 219134 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/ttab-center-updated-new-filing-options [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert TTAB Center updated with new filing options The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) continues to add filing options in TTAB... Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:17 Anonymous 219132 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/learn-more-how-patent-public-search [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Getting started with Patent Public Search Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the... Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:15 Anonymous 219133 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-waives-petition-fee-streamlined-claim-set-pilot-program [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO waives the petition fee for the Streamlined Claim Set pilot program To reduce financial barriers to participation in the Streamlined Claim... Wed, 06/10/2026 - 12:17 Anonymous 219135 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/standard-essential-patent-working-group-offers-support [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Standard-Essential Patent Working Group offers support As previously announced, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), launched a Standard-Essential Patent (SEP) Working... Wed, 06/10/2026 - 12:02 Anonymous 219131 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-progress-pendency-and-inventory-patents [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Progress on pendency and inventory in Patents Join us Wednesday, June 17, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for... Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:35 Anonymous 219130 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/attend-patent-center-and-docx-training [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Attend Patent Center and DOCX training Join us online Tuesday, July 14, from 2-3 p.m. ET to learn how to file in... Tue, 06/09/2026 - 16:45 Anonymous 219123 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-tomorrow-series-successful-inventing-manufacture [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the webinar Successful Inventing: Manufacture Join us for the next session of the Successful Inventing series: Manufacture. This series is... Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:41 Anonymous 219122 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-understanding-drivers-patent-pendency Join us for our next USPTO Hour on Patents progress on pendency and inventory. Mon, 06/08/2026 - 12:57 jmartin1 219121 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/soar-presents-cooperative-patent-classification-cellular-immunotherapy Broaden your knowledge of the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system related to cellular immunotherapy Mon, 06/08/2026 - 09:42 jmartin1 219119 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-no-longer-accept-trademark-documents-filed-fax [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert USPTO will no longer accept faxed documents starting July 1 As of July 1, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)... Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:28 Anonymous 219117 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260610-patent-trial-and-appeal-case-tracking-system-ptacts-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on PTACTS from 12:01-5 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 10. Credit/Debit card fee payment methods cannot be accepted during... Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:08 kdawson 219116 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-path-patent-part-ii-drafting-provisional-patent-applications [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Add the 'Path to a Patent' training series to your calendar Join us virtually for "Path to a Patent, Part II: Drafting... Fri, 06/05/2026 - 09:22 Anonymous 219118 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/importance-trademark-protection-us-and-japanese-perspectives This seminar will explore key differences between U.S. and Japanese trademark systems, Trademark risks and strategies for companies operating globally, and more. Fri, 06/05/2026 - 08:36 jlepage1 219114 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/getting-started-patent-public-search-14 Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program will demonstrate Patent Public Search features for new patent searchers. Thu, 06/04/2026 - 11:21 jlepage1 219110 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-series-successful-inventing-manufacture-1 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the webinar Successful Inventing: Manufacture Join us for the next session of the Successful Inventing series: Manufacture. This series is... Thu, 06/04/2026 - 10:23 Anonymous 219113 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-issues-show-cause-orders-pending-applications-would-issue-without [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO issues show-cause orders for pending applications that would issue without patent term On April 3, 2025, the United States Court of... Thu, 06/04/2026 - 10:19 Anonymous 219112 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/jobs/america-250-mission-innovation-veterans-military-spouses-how-apply-get-hired-and-thrive-uspto Learn more about employment opportunities and processes at the USPTO for veterans and military spouses. Thu, 06/04/2026 - 10:07 svu1 219109 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260607-multiple-systems-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance affecting multiple systems from 12-5 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 7. During the maintenance period, user access to the... Wed, 06/03/2026 - 10:01 cbledsoe 219106 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260606-electronic-system-trademarks-trials-appeals-estta-trademark-trial-and-appeal The USPTO will perform a routine maintenance from 12:01- 5 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 6. During the maintenance period, ESTTA, TTABVUE, and TTAB Center... Wed, 06/03/2026 - 09:58 cbledsoe 219105 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260606-trademark-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on Trademark applications from 12-5:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 6. The following systems will be unavailable during the... Wed, 06/03/2026 - 09:55 cbledsoe 219104 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-path-patent-part-i-intellectual-property-ip-basics-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Add the 'Path to a Patent' training series to your calendar Are you interested in learning about intellectual property (IP) basics? Join... Wed, 06/03/2026 - 09:29 Anonymous 219107 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-access-usptos-open-data-portal [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Registration required soon for USPTO's Open Data Portal The United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Open Data Portal (ODP) offers the... Wed, 06/03/2026 - 09:19 Anonymous 219108 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/successful-inventing-2026-early-stage-funding-and-informal-plans Ready to fund your invention? Learn strategies for early-stage financing. Attend our virtual workshop July 8 and explore funding from founders, agencies, and equity investors. Wed, 06/03/2026 - 08:24 jlepage1 219103 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/2026-innovation-expo Innovation Expo is connecting entrepreneurs, inventors, and startups to resources for commercialization  Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:40 jlepage1 219100 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/usptos-standard-essential-working-group-launches-spark-pilot-program [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert The USPTO's Standard-Essential Working Group launches SPARK pilot program to strengthen U.S. standards development leadership Further to the United States Patent and... Tue, 06/02/2026 - 10:32 Anonymous 219102 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260606-multiple-systems-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance affecting multiple systems from 12-5 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 6. During the maintenance period, user access to the... Tue, 06/02/2026 - 09:29 cbledsoe 219099 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260606-card-payment-maintenance Due to third-party system maintenance activities, credit/debit card payments will not be accepted from 8-11 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 6. During the maintenance period... Tue, 06/02/2026 - 09:24 cbledsoe 219098 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260606-fee-payment-processing-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on its financial systems from 12-8 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 6, during which deposit account payments will be... Tue, 06/02/2026 - 09:13 cbledsoe 219097 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260606-vendor-portal-upgrade The Momentum team will perform a routine scheduled upgrade on the financial system from midnight ET until 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 6. During... Tue, 06/02/2026 - 09:04 cbledsoe 219096 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/attend-patent-center-and-docx-training This event is a must for patent applicants learning to navigate, file and retrieve their documents in Patent Center as well as file in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions. Mon, 06/01/2026 - 09:33 jmartin1 219095 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260529-patent-public-search-ppubs-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on PPUBs beginning at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday May 29 and ending at 1:30 a.m. ET on Saturday... Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:41 kdawson 219090 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/trademark-manual-examining-procedure-update-now-available [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure update now available The May 2026 Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) is now available on the... Fri, 05/29/2026 - 12:06 Anonymous 219092 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/applicant-pre-docketing-notice-pilot-program [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Applicant 'Pre-Docketing Notice' pilot program As part of a new pilot program designed to support informed decision making by patent applicants, the... Fri, 05/29/2026 - 10:45 Anonymous 219091 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260530-trademark-trial-and-appeal-board-inquiry-system-ttabvue-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on TTABVUE from 12:01- 2 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 30. During the maintenance period, the TTABVUE application will... Fri, 05/29/2026 - 10:08 kdawson 219089 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/learn-assess-strengths-and-weaknesses-your-patent-application-2 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application Do you have a concept or invention you want to patent... Fri, 05/29/2026 - 09:50 Anonymous 219094 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-series-successful-inventing-manufacture-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the webinar Successful Inventing: Manufacture Join us for the next session of the Successful Inventing series: Manufacture. This series is... Fri, 05/29/2026 - 08:40 Anonymous 219093 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260529-patent-trial-and-appeal-case-tracking-system-ptacts-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance from 10-10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 29. Credit/Debit card fee payment methods cannot be accepted during the maintenance... Thu, 05/28/2026 - 13:33 cbledsoe 219087 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-path-patent-part-i-intellectual-property-ip-basics [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Add the 'Path to a Patent' training series to your calendar Are you interested in learning about intellectual property (IP) basics? Join... Thu, 05/28/2026 - 11:40 Anonymous 219088 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-celebrating-americas-250th-uspto In this session, we will discuss the 250th anniversary events planned at the USPTO and explore the stories of real innovators throughout history who made a difference. Thu, 05/28/2026 - 09:32 aabraham3 219086 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-achieves-significant-progress-reducing-patent-application-notice [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO achieves significant progress in reducing patent application Notice of Allowance mailing pendency The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has... Wed, 05/27/2026 - 10:20 Anonymous 219085 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260526-estta-ttabvue-and-ttab-center-issues The USPTO is temporarily experiencing technical difficulties with the ESTTA, TTABVUE, and TTAB Center systems. Users may be unable to view up-to-date data for TTAB... Tue, 05/26/2026 - 15:31 kdawson 219081 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-tomorrow-licensing-your-ip-why-when-and-how-get-started [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for 'Licensing your IP: The why, when, and how to get started' Join us for the virtual panel discussion "Licensing your... Tue, 05/26/2026 - 15:12 Anonymous 219084 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/learn-assess-strengths-and-weaknesses-your-patent-application-1 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application Do you have a concept or invention you want to patent... Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:03 Anonymous 219083 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-trademark-register-protection-updates [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Trademark register protection updates Join us Wednesday, May 27, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO... Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:01 Anonymous 219082 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-licensing-your-ip-why-when-and-how-get-started [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for "Licensing your IP: The why, when, and how to get started" Join us for the virtual panel discussion "Licensing your... Thu, 05/21/2026 - 13:33 Anonymous 219079 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-series-successful-inventing-manufacture [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the webinar Successful Inventing: Manufacture Join us for the next session of the Successful Inventing series: Manufacture. This series is... Thu, 05/21/2026 - 13:22 Anonymous 219078 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-webinar-register-protection-updates Join us Wednesday, May 27, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by the Trademarks organization. Thu, 05/21/2026 - 10:50 mmiller4 219076 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-begins-issuing-requirements-information-under-pier-pilot-program [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO begins issuing requirements for information under the PCT Informed Examination Request pilot program for national stage applications The United States Patent... Thu, 05/21/2026 - 09:46 Anonymous 219077 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260522-patent-trial-and-appeal-case-tracking-system-ptacts-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance from 10-10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 22. Credit/Debit card fee payment methods cannot be accepted during the maintenance... Thu, 05/21/2026 - 07:46 rlaryea 219074 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/learn-assess-strengths-and-weaknesses-your-patent-application-5 This free, two-day virtual workshop will show first-time patent filers how to search public patent databases to determine if their invention is novel in the art. Tue, 05/19/2026 - 19:38 mjohnson8 219072 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/saif-maan-askar Mr. Askar is a Senior Legal Advisor to the Under Secretary and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Tue, 05/19/2026 - 14:11 pbarcia 219071 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/strong-progress-continues-design-patent-examination [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Strong progress continues on design patent examination As of May 18, 2026, design patent examiners continued to drive down the inventory of... Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:18 Anonymous 219073 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260519-update-how-resolve-pe2e-oc-issues Users are continuing to experience issues related to Patents End-to-End (PE2E)-Official Correspondence (OC). If you are experiencing issues, please follow the steps below. For instructions... Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:02 kdawson 219070 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260522-reference-document-management-services-rdms-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance from 9 p.m. ET on Friday, May 22 to 5 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 23. The following manuals... Tue, 05/19/2026 - 08:51 cbledsoe 219069 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/jobs/day-life-uspto-patent-examiner-17 Learn more about the USPTO patent examiner position, life at our agency, and why this position may be right for you. Tue, 05/19/2026 - 08:14 svu1 219064 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/executive-biographies/michelle-rahn Michelle Rahn is the Acting Chief Financial Officer (Acting CFO) for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She manages operations of the Office of... Mon, 05/18/2026 - 14:03 sarmstrong3 219063 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/happening-today-ptab-listening-session-three [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board Happening today: PTAB Listening Session Three The third and final session of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO)... Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:28 Anonymous 219065 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-our-elite-team-ip-attaches [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Join our elite team of intellectual property attach é s The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking qualified candidates... Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:05 Anonymous 219066 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-enhance-its-anti-fraud-technology-suite [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert USPTO to enhance its anti-fraud technology suite Today, America's Branding Agency, the USPTO, is enhancing its formidable technology stack to protect the... Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:03 Anonymous 219067 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/americas-innovative-journey [[VIEW_THIS]] Journeys of Innovation America's innovative journey A tool used on the moon that is now a household item. Toys that make the past come... Mon, 05/18/2026 - 09:05 Anonymous 219068 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260518-oc-and-dav-issue The issues with latency and not being able to load (OC) and (DAV) have been resolved. During this time, users should work in DAV and... Mon, 05/18/2026 - 08:35 cbledsoe 219062 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/path-patent-part-iii-patent-searching-14 Hear about preliminary searching in part three of this eight-part recurring series. Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:04 jlepage1 219061 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/path-patent-part-viii-common-mistakes-and-post-filing-support-12 USPTO experts share important tips on filing a patent application and what to do after you filed for a patent. Learn about common mistakes to avoid and gain a better understanding of post-filing procedures and support. Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:00 jlepage1 219060 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/path-patent-part-vii-how-file-patent-application-using-patent-center-11 USPTO experts will teach participants how to use Patent Center to file and manage patent documents online, including using training mode to practice filing. Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:55 jlepage1 219059 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/path-patent-part-vi-pursuing-patent-protection-abroad-4 USPTO International Patent Legal Administration experts will discuss considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications and overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:54 jlepage1 219058 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/path-patent-part-v-understanding-role-claims-patent-application-12 USPTO experts discuss parts of the claim in a patent application, show examples of claim illustrations from issued U.S. patents, and help participants develop a better appreciation of how a patent examiner views a claim. Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:51 jlepage1 219057 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/path-patent-part-iv-learn-how-draft-patent-application-13 USPTO experts discuss the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:49 jlepage1 219056 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/path-patent-part-ii-drafting-provisional-patent-applications-11 Learn key differences between provisional and nonprovisional patent applications in part two of this eight-part series. Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:45 jlepage1 219055 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/path-patent-part-i-intellectual-property-basics-0 USPTO experts provide an overview of the different types of intellectual property (IP) that includes patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights as well as an introduction to the patent process. Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:36 jlepage1 219054 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-issues-precedential-decision-detailing-principles-underlying [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO issues precedential decision detailing the principles underlying the Director’s exercise of discretion Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc. v. Kurin... Thu, 05/14/2026 - 16:27 Anonymous 219053 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260516-patent-center-maintenance The USPTO will perform a routine maintenance on the Patent Center from midnight-9 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 16. Please refer to our Filing Documents... Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:41 rlaryea 219047 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-designates-three-informative-decisions Section 1 [[VIEW_THIS]] Section 2 Section 3 Patent Trial and Appeal Board Section 4 USPTO designates as informative three decisions applying the Office’s Revvo and... Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:15 Anonymous 219049 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260520-block-storage-migration The USPTO will perform a routine Block Storage Migration for the following databases from midnight-5:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 20. Assignments Center Electronic System... Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:43 rlaryea 219046 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260516-patent-trial-and-appeal-case-tracking-system-ptacts-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine scheduled maintenance from 9 a.m. ET until 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 16. Credit/Debit card fee payment methods cannot... Wed, 05/13/2026 - 08:06 cbledsoe 219040 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260516-multiple-systems-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance affecting multiple systems from 12-2 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 16. During the maintenance period, user access to the... Wed, 05/13/2026 - 08:01 cbledsoe 219039 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/listening-session-three-panelists-and-schedule Section 1 [[VIEW_THIS]] Section 2 Section 3 Patent Trial and Appeal Board Section 4 Listening session three: Panelists and schedule We are pleased to announce... Tue, 05/12/2026 - 15:56 Anonymous 219041 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-oed-programs-diversion-law-school-clinic-and-patent-pro-bono-0 Section 1 [[VIEW_THIS]] Section 2 Section 3 USPTO Alert Section 4 USPTO Hour: Office of Enrollment and Discipline Programs–Diversion, Law School Clinic, and Patent Pro... Tue, 05/12/2026 - 15:43 Anonymous 219042 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/fighting-fraud-uspto-targets-10500-invalid-trademark-filings Section 1 [[VIEW_THIS]] Section 2 Section 3 Trademark Alert Section 4 USPTO combating fraud with 11 administrative orders The United States Patent and Trademark Office... Tue, 05/12/2026 - 13:26 Anonymous 219043 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/mitigating-fraud-and-misrepresentations-patent-proceedings Section 1 [[VIEW_THIS]] Section 2 Section 3 Patent Alert Section 4 Mitigating fraud and misrepresentations in patent proceedings Bad actors can jeopardize the protection that... Tue, 05/12/2026 - 12:49 Anonymous 219044 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-series-successful-inventing-licensing-your-product-or-concept-0 Section 1 [[VIEW_THIS]] Section 2 Section 3 USPTO Alert Section 4 Register for the webinar Successful Inventing: Licensing your product or concept Join us for... Tue, 05/12/2026 - 10:22 Anonymous 219045 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260516-trademark-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on Trademark applications from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16. The following systems will be unavailable during the maintenance... Tue, 05/12/2026 - 09:58 rlaryea 219036 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/celebrate-southwest-regional-outreach-offices-10th-anniversary-2 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Celebrating 10 years of innovation with the Southwest Regional Outreach Office The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Southwest Regional Outreach Office... Mon, 05/11/2026 - 11:32 Anonymous 219035 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260514-multiple-system-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine server maintenance from 12:01-5:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 14 ET. During the maintenance period, below component services will not be... Mon, 05/11/2026 - 07:43 cbledsoe 219032 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260508-patent-public-search-ppubs-deployment The OCIO will perform a routine software deployment for the Patent Public Search (PPUBS) system from 10-11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, May 8. To avoid... Fri, 05/08/2026 - 15:29 cbledsoe 219030 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/licensing-your-ip-why-when-and-how-get-started The virtual panel discussion "Licensing your IP: The why, when, and how to get started" will cover why licensing may be an option for your IP and the value it can provide for your business. Fri, 05/08/2026 - 09:39 jlepage1 219029 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/using-usptogov/0507-test-after-deployment This is a test page. Thu, 05/07/2026 - 12:39 jkarthigairajan 219027 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260509-card-payment-maintenance Due to third-party system maintenance activities, credit/debit card payments will not be accepted from 8-11 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 9. During the maintenance period... Thu, 05/07/2026 - 07:56 cbledsoe 219018 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/successful-inventing-2026-manufacture During each virtual session, participants will hear experts discuss topics that include intellectual property, creating a prototype, licensing, funding, and more. Wed, 05/06/2026 - 15:33 jlepage1 219017 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/reminder-register-ptab-listening-session-three [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reminder to register! PTAB Listening Session Three We hope you can join us for the third and final session... Wed, 05/06/2026 - 15:28 Anonymous 219019 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/patentsview-releases-q4-2025-data-update PatentsView’s Quarter 4 (Q4) 2025 data update is now available, with disambiguated patent data through December 31, 2025, via the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Open Data Portal (ODP). Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:14 Anonymous 219020 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-announces-extension-fast-track-appeals-pilot-program-through-may-6 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO announces extension of the Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program through May 6, 2028 The United States Patent and Trademark... Wed, 05/06/2026 - 09:45 Anonymous 219022 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/attorneys-stay-confident-your-professional-reputation-monitoring-your-bar [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert Attorneys, it's easy to check your bar credentials to protect from scammers A quick, routine check of your bar credentials in the... Wed, 05/06/2026 - 08:20 Anonymous 219021 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260509-trademark-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on Trademark applications from 12-5:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 9. The following systems will be unavailable during the... Wed, 05/06/2026 - 08:03 cbledsoe 219013 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/barry-j-schindler Barry J. Schindler serves as Deputy Commissioner for Patents. In this role he has oversight for the Office of Information Technology for Patents, the Office of Application Processing for Patents, and Technology Center 2400. Tue, 05/05/2026 - 17:47 rheddlesten 219012 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260508-trademark-maintenance The OCIO will perform routine maintenance on Trademark applications from 12-5:30 a.m. ET on Friday, May 8. The following systems will be unavailable during the... Tue, 05/05/2026 - 13:39 cbledsoe 219010 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/reducing-trademark-pendency-improving-processing [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert Reducing trademark pendency, improving processing In fiscal year (FY) 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reduced first action pendency... Tue, 05/05/2026 - 13:14 Anonymous 219016 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-oed-programs-diversion-law-school-clinic-and-patent-pro-bono [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour: Office of Enrollment and Discipline Programs–Diversion, Law School Clinic, and Patent Pro Bono Join us on Wednesday, May 13, from... Tue, 05/05/2026 - 12:17 Anonymous 219015 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-series-successful-inventing-licensing-your-product-or-concept [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the webinar Successful Inventing: Licensing your product or concept Join us for the next session of the "Successful Inventing" series... Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:33 Anonymous 219014 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260506-vendor-portal-maintenance The Office of Financial Management Systems (OFMS) will conduct routine maintenance on Vendor Portal from 8-11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 6. During this maintenance... Mon, 05/04/2026 - 14:29 cbledsoe 219000 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/history/freedom-250/trademark-trail Explore iconic trademarks highlighted in honor of the America 250 celebration that appear on the sidewalk in front of the building in Alexandria, Virginia. Mon, 05/04/2026 - 14:22 aalfaro 218999 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/director-squires-addresses-inta-london [[VIEW_THIS]] Press Release Director Squires addresses INTA in London, highlights the new frontier of trademarks and personal brands LONDON, ENGLAND—United States Patent and Trademark Office... Mon, 05/04/2026 - 13:38 Anonymous 219008 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/director-squires-addresses-inta-london-highlights-new-frontier-trademarks-and USPTO Director John A. Squires delivered a rousing keynote address this morning at the INTA Annual Meeting held in London, looking out ahead as to what’s next in the world of the ‘new and the next.’ Mon, 05/04/2026 - 12:41 aabraham3 218998 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/remarks-director-squires-inta-2026-annual-meeting Keynote remarks as delivered John A. Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO INTA 2026 Annual Meeting May 4... Mon, 05/04/2026 - 09:42 sarmstrong3 218997 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/celebrate-southwest-regional-outreach-offices-10th-anniversary-1 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Celebrating 10 years of innovation with the Southwest Regional Outreach Office The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Southwest Regional Outreach Office... Mon, 05/04/2026 - 09:15 Anonymous 219009 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260501-patent-public-search-ppubs-maintenance The USPTO will perform maintenance on PPUBs beginning at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, May 1 and ending at 1:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, May... Fri, 05/01/2026 - 13:09 rlaryea 218995 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-open-data-portal-require-registration-access-beginning-june-18-2026 [[VIEW_THIS]] News Brief USPTO Open Data Portal to require registration for access beginning June 18, 2026 The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)   will require registration... Fri, 05/01/2026 - 10:24 Anonymous 218996 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260506-noaa-n-wave-vendor-maintenance NOAA N-WAVE Vendor network maintenance to move circuits is scheduled from 12-4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 6. Users may experience intermittent disruptions (e.g., brief... Fri, 05/01/2026 - 08:00 rlaryea 218993 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260506-noaa-n-wave-vendor-maintenance NOAA N-WAVE Vendor network maintenance to move circuits is scheduled from 12-4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 6. Users may experience intermittent disruptions (e.g., brief... Fri, 05/01/2026 - 07:59 rlaryea 218992 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-open-data-portal-require-registration-access-beginning-june-18-2026 The USPTO will require registration for access to the Open Data Portal (ODP) starting on June 18, 2026. Thu, 04/30/2026 - 16:32 aabraham3 218990 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/journeys-innovation/freedom-250 Journeys of Innovation stories relating to America's 250th anniversary Thu, 04/30/2026 - 16:29 aalfaro 218991 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/david-dave-wiley David Wiley serves as Acting Deputy Commissioner for Patents. In this role, he oversees training, statistics, process improvement, and stakeholder outreach. Additionally, he has oversight of Technology Centers 1600 and 3600. Thu, 04/30/2026 - 13:35 rheddlesten 218989 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/updated-smed-best-practices-memorandum-issued [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Updated SMED Best Practices Memorandum issued The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued an updated memorandum titled “Best Practices... Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:00 Anonymous 218994 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260429-trademark-status-and-document-retrieval-tsdr-issues The USPTO is currently experiencing technical difficulties with the TSDR system, and users may be unable to view documents or check the status of applications... Wed, 04/29/2026 - 14:31 kdawson 218986 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-today-listening-session-three-ptab-administration-and-reform [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board REGISTER TODAY: Listening Session Three – PTAB Administration and Reform We are pleased to announce that registration for the... Wed, 04/29/2026 - 09:57 Anonymous 218988 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/joinuspto-live-3 Join the Office of Human Resources for a brief presentation and Q&A on the application process for the patent examiner role. Wed, 04/29/2026 - 07:43 svu1 218983 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/trademark-center-updated-new-filing-options [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert Trademark Center updated with new filing options Trademark Center now provides secure, streamlined changes of address and representation and registration renewals. Now... Tue, 04/28/2026 - 11:50 Anonymous 218985 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-oed-programs-diversion-law-school-clinic-and-patent-pro-bono Join us on Wednesday, May 13, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for a USPTO Hour with the Office of Enrollment and Discipline Tue, 04/28/2026 - 10:46 afisher1 218982 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-artificial-intelligence-updates-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour: Artificial Intelligence updates Join us tomorrow, April 29, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour, hosted... Tue, 04/28/2026 - 09:14 Anonymous 218984 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/international-patent-agents-and-attorneys-learn-think-patent-examiner-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to think like a patent examiner Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the Stakeholder Training on Examination... Tue, 04/28/2026 - 08:10 Anonymous 218979 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/successful-inventing-2026-licensing-your-product-or-concept During each virtual session, participants will hear experts discuss topics that include intellectual property, creating a prototype, licensing, funding, and more. Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:27 jlepage1 218978 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/new-trademark-center-features [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert Trademark Center updated with new AI assistance Trademark Center now offers AI assistance with writing mark description and color claims. Now, when... Mon, 04/27/2026 - 12:31 Anonymous 218981 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-it-and-innovation-1 Join us to hear from leaders in the Office of the Chief Information Officer on new IT strides, cybersecurity, and much more. Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:08 acox1 218977 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260430-nfs-storage-migration The USPTO will perform routine NFS storage migration maintenance on a series of Trademarks devices from 12:01-5:30 a.m. ET on Friday, April 30. During the... Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:50 rlaryea 218976 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260430-multiple-systems-maintenance The USPTO will perform a Block Storage Migration for the following databases from midnight-5:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 30. Assignments Historical Database (AHD) Assignments... Mon, 04/27/2026 - 09:12 cbledsoe 218975 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-artificial-intelligence-updates [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour: Artificial Intelligence updates Join us on Wednesday, April 29, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour... Mon, 04/27/2026 - 09:03 Anonymous 218980 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260430-publication-site-issued-and-published-sequences-psips-maintenance The USPTO will apply a routine database version update to PSIPS from 12-2 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 30. The database will be brought to... Mon, 04/27/2026 - 09:03 cbledsoe 218974 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260429-publication-site-issued-and-published-sequences-psips-deployment The USPTO will perform a routine deployment on PSIPS from 11 a.m. ET until 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 29. Mon, 04/27/2026 - 08:59 cbledsoe 218973 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/celebrate-southwest-regional-outreach-offices-10th-anniversary-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Celebrating 10 years of innovation with the Southwest Regional Outreach Office The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Southwest Regional Outreach Office... Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:39 Anonymous 218972 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/international-patent-agents-and-attorneys-learn-think-patent-examiner [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to think like a patent examiner Join the USPTO for the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) virtual international... Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:37 Anonymous 218971 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/us-patent-and-trademark-office-bring-trademark-and-brand-protection [[VIEW_THIS]] Press Release U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to bring trademark and brand protection education to NFL Draft® USPTO Director John A. Squires to lead... Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:12 Anonymous 218969 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-tomorrow-special-uspto-hour-authenticity-name-game-live-2026-nfl [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Join us tomorrow for a special USPTO Hour, Authenticity: The Name of the Game, live from the 2026 NFL Draft® Join us... Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:08 Anonymous 218968 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/march-sets-record-trademarks-first-action-output-filings-rise-and [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert Trademark s breaks record in production The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reached a new Trademark production milestone in March 2026... Thu, 04/23/2026 - 10:03 Anonymous 218970 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/us-patent-and-trademark-office-bring-trademark-and-brand-protection-education The USPTO will bring its name, image, and likeness (NIL) and trademark education to the 2026 NFL Draft® in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 23 through 25. Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:24 aabraham3 218967 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-artificial-intelligence-updates Join us on Wednesday, April 29, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by the Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:54 aabraham3 218966 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/international-patent-agents-and-attorneys-learn-think-patent-examiner-stepps-four Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions with this Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) four-day course. Wed, 04/22/2026 - 11:43 jmartin1 218965 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260425-fee-payment-processing-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on the USPTO financial systems from 12-3 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 25 where all forms of payments (card... Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:20 rlaryea 218964 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260425-multiple-systems-maintenance The USPTO will perform maintenance affecting several systems from 12:01-9 a.m. ET, Saturday, April 25. The following systems and systems that interface with these systems... Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:13 rlaryea 218963 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260425-patent-center-maintenance The USPTO will perform a routine maintenance on the Patent Center from midnight-4 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 25. During this maintenance period, Patent Center... Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:10 rlaryea 218962 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/april-29-join-us-us-capitol-world-ip-day-2026 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert April 29: Join us at the U.S. Capitol for World IP Day 2026 Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)... Tue, 04/21/2026 - 17:07 Anonymous 218961 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-special-uspto-hour-authenticity-name-game-live-2026-nfl-draftr [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Join us for a special USPTO Hour, Authenticity: The Name of the Game, live from the 2026 NFL Draft® Join us on... Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:19 Anonymous 218959 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-announces-winners-2026-national-patent-application-drafting [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO announces winner of the 2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted the final round... Tue, 04/21/2026 - 13:32 Anonymous 218960 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/patents/initiatives/standards-participation-and-representation-kudos-pilot-program The USPTO is launching the Standards Participation and Representation Kudos (SPARK) Pilot Program to incentivize meaningful participation in standards development organizations (SDOs). Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:52 jmartin1 218957 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260423-vendor-portal-maintenance The Office of Financial Management Systems (OFMS) will conduct routine maintenance on Vendor Portal from 9-11 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. During this maintenance window... Mon, 04/20/2026 - 09:48 cbledsoe 218956 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260423-eacquisitions-acq-maintenance The Office of Financial Management Systems (OFMS) will conduct routine maintenance on eAcquisitions (ACQ) from 9-11 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. During this maintenance window... Mon, 04/20/2026 - 09:46 cbledsoe 218955 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260421-trademark-system-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on the Trademark System from 12:01-5:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 23. During the maintenance period, the following systems... Mon, 04/20/2026 - 08:26 cbledsoe 218954 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-tomorrow-2026-national-patent-application-drafting-competition [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Join us tomorrow for the 2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition finals The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invites you to... Thu, 04/16/2026 - 15:40 Anonymous 218953 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-extends-artificial-intelligence-search-automated-pilot-program-asap [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO extends the Artificial Intelligence Search Automated Pilot Program (ASAP!) The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is extending the Artificial... Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:40 Anonymous 218950 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/celebrate-world-intellectual-property-day-2026-capitol-hill Special program to be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. Thu, 04/16/2026 - 13:07 athompson4 218948 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/listening-session-two-panelists-and-schedule [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board Listening session two: Panelists and schedule We are pleased to announce the panelists and schedule for session two of... Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:59 Anonymous 218951 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/special-uspto-hour-live-2026-nfl-draftr [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Special USPTO Hour: Live from the 2026 NFL Draft® Join us on Friday, April 24 , from 10-11 a.m. ET, for a... Thu, 04/16/2026 - 09:51 Anonymous 218952 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/getting-started-patent-public-search [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Getting started with Patent Public Search Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the... Wed, 04/15/2026 - 09:55 Anonymous 218946 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/role-uspto-patent-examiner-2 Join us for this event to learn more about the patent examination process, the role of a patent examiner, and chat with USPTO team members. Wed, 04/15/2026 - 09:00 svu1 218940 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/role-uspto-patent-examiner-1 Join us for this event to learn more about the patent examination process, the role of a patent examiner, and chat with USPTO team members. Wed, 04/15/2026 - 08:54 svu1 218939 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-tomorrow-series-successful-inventing-legal-protection-and-early [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the Successful Inventing webinar series Join us tomorrow for the next session in the virtual series of Successful Inventing 2026... Tue, 04/14/2026 - 11:18 Anonymous 218938 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/international-protection/patent-cooperation-treaty/pier-program The PIER Pilot Program assesses the inventory and efficiency impacts of requiring an applicant to request examination in view of applicable Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) international phase work products. Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:22 aramos 218935 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-supplemental-guidance-design-patents-and-recent-patents-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour: Supplemental guidance on design patents and recent Patents initiatives Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15 , from noon to 1... Tue, 04/14/2026 - 08:11 Anonymous 218933 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/learn-fundamentals-patent-application-process-1 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Do you have an invention you want to protect, but are unfamiliar with how... Mon, 04/13/2026 - 15:31 Anonymous 218934 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/eca-crawl-data/httpswwwusptogovnorthernnewengland Mon, 04/13/2026 - 12:10 jkarthigairajan 218928 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/patents/search Find existing patents, published patent applications, and other published patent documentation. Mon, 04/13/2026 - 12:09 aalfaro 218929 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/global-intellectual-property-academy/world-ip-day/patents-trademarks-and-innovators World Intellectual Property Day shows sports and IP go together Mon, 04/13/2026 - 09:47 jwade 218927 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260410-patent-public-search-ppubs-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on PPUBs beginning at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, April 10 and ending at 1 a.m. ET on Saturday... Fri, 04/10/2026 - 15:34 kdawson 218924 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-turns-corner-unexamined-patent-application-backlog-reduction [[VIEW_THIS]] Press Release USPTO turns the corner on unexamined patent application backlog reduction For the first time in nearly a decade, the number of first... Fri, 04/10/2026 - 15:30 Anonymous 218926 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-supplemental-guidance-design-patents-and-recent-patents [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour: Supplemental guidance on design patents and recent Patents initiatives Join us on Wednesday, April 15 , from noon to 1... Thu, 04/09/2026 - 15:39 Anonymous 218920 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/2026-national-patent-application-drafting-competition-finals The National Patent Application Drafting Competition is a team competition that introduces law students to U.S. patent laws and regulations, and seeks to develop each competitors patent application drafting skills. Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:24 marguello 218918 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260411-patent-center-maintenance The USPTO will perform a routine maintenance on the Patent Center from mi dnight -2 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 11. During this maintenance period... Thu, 04/09/2026 - 11:58 kdawson 218917 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/getting-started-patent-public-search-april-16-1 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Getting started with Patent Public Search Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the... Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:46 Anonymous 218921 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-turns-corner-unexamined-patent-application-backlog-reduction The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) notched several significant milestones this week in its ongoing effort and commitment to reduce patent pendency and unexamined application inventory, while improving quality. Thu, 04/09/2026 - 09:54 aabraham3 218916 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-supplemental-guidance-design-patents-and-recent-patents-initiatives Join us for our next USPTO Hour on supplemental guidance on design applications and recent Patents examination policy initiatives Thu, 04/09/2026 - 09:30 jmartin1 218915 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/vendor-information Information about the USPTO's acquisition process, information for small businesses, links to current acquisition opportunities at the USPTO, and additional information for the vendor community. Wed, 04/08/2026 - 16:38 aalfaro 218910 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-today-listening-session-two-ptab-and-high-tech [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board REGISTER TODAY: Listening Session Two – PTAB and High Tech We are pleased to announce that registration for session... Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:46 Anonymous 218911 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-series-successful-inventing-legal-protection-and-early-stage [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the Successful Inventing webinar series Join us for the next session in the virtual series of Successful Inventing 2026: Legal... Wed, 04/08/2026 - 14:18 Anonymous 218913 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/celebrate-southwest-regional-outreach-offices-10th-anniversary [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Celebrating 10 years of innovation with the Southwest Regional Outreach Office The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Southwest Regional Outreach Office... Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:00 Anonymous 218914 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-implementing-examination-request-pilot-program-national-stage [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO implementing PCT Informed Examination Request Pilot Program for National Stage applications The USPTO is implementing a PCT Informed Examination Request (PIER)... Wed, 04/08/2026 - 09:00 Anonymous 218912 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260411-trademark-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on Trademark applications from 12-5:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 11. The following systems will be unavailable during the... Wed, 04/08/2026 - 07:41 cbledsoe 218905 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-patent-trial-and-appeal-board-updates-and-priorities-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Patent Trial and Appeal Board updates and priorities Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8 , from noon to 1... Tue, 04/07/2026 - 15:06 Anonymous 218906 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/learn-fundamentals-patent-application-process-12 Three-day workshop where participants will learn patent basics, search tools, self-searching, claim writing, claim drafting, and application data sheet. Tue, 04/07/2026 - 13:35 jmartin1 218903 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/soar-training-learn-search-examiner-2 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to search like an examiner Are you interested in learning how to use the Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) to search... Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:31 Anonymous 218907 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/special-uspto-hour-live-2026-nfl-draftr Join us on Friday, April 24, from 10-11 a.m. ET, for a special edition of USPTO Hour to celebrate World IP Day, "IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate." Mon, 04/06/2026 - 14:11 aabraham3 218881 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260408-enterprise-contact-center-cloud-ecc-c-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on the ECC-C from 8-10 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 9. During the maintenance period, the users will experience... Mon, 04/06/2026 - 12:49 kdawson 218880 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260411-multiple-systems-maintenance ​The USPTO will perform routine maintenance affecting multiple systems on the following consecutive nights: The first night will be from 12-5:30 a.m. ET on Saturday... Mon, 04/06/2026 - 12:41 kdawson 218879 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/usptos-china-ip-road-show-arrives-alexandria-april-16 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Our China IP Road Show arrives in Alexandria on April 16 Registration remains open for our 2026 China IP Road Show! Join... Mon, 04/06/2026 - 09:30 Anonymous 218882 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260403-noaa-wave-network-maintenance NOAA N‑WAVE will perform vendor router replacement at College Park (CLPK) on two consecutive nights: The first night of maintenance will be from 6-11 p.m... Fri, 04/03/2026 - 08:33 cbledsoe 218878 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260403-noaa-wave-network-maintenance NOAA N‑WAVE will perform vendor router replacement at College Park (CLPK) on two consecutive nights: The first night of maintenance will be from 6-11 p.m... Fri, 04/03/2026 - 08:31 cbledsoe 218877 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/successful-inventing-2026-legal-protection-and-early-stage-funding During each virtual session, participants will hear experts discuss topics that include intellectual property, creating a prototype, licensing, funding, and more. Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:18 jlepage1 218872 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/getting-started-patent-public-search-april-16-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Getting started with Patent Public Search Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the... Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:00 Anonymous 218875 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-patent-trial-and-appeal-board-updates-and-priorities [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Patent Trial and Appeal Board updates and priorities Join us on Wednesday, April 8 , from noon to 1... Thu, 04/02/2026 - 14:39 Anonymous 218874 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/trademarks-introduces-ai-features-make-your-experience-easier [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Trademarks introduces AI enhancements to t rademark search and Trademark Center We’re introducing artificial intelligence (AI) features to make your trademark search... Thu, 04/02/2026 - 12:16 Anonymous 218876 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/search <p>Search <a href="http://www.uspto.gov">www.uspto.gov</a></p> Thu, 04/02/2026 - 12:16 admin 218869 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-patent-trial-and-appeal-board-updates-and-priorities-0 In this session of our USPTO webinar series, get an introduction to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), learn about the PTAB's priorities, and hear from PTAB leadership. Thu, 04/02/2026 - 09:59 tray 218868 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260401-outgoing-email-service-interruption The USPTO is currently experiencing a partial outgoing email service interruption. Agency email may be delayed or not delivered at all to email addresses with... Wed, 04/01/2026 - 16:11 kdawson 218864 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-announces-pre-order-procedure-regarding-substantial-new-question [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO announces pre-order procedure regarding substantial new question determination in ex parte reexamination proceedings The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)... Wed, 04/01/2026 - 16:02 Anonymous 218866 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-announces-agentic-ai-assisted-evaluator-patent-eligibility [[VIEW_THIS]] Press Release USPTO announces agentic AI-assisted evaluator for patent eligibility determinations ALEXANDRIA, VA—As part of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) continued efforts... Wed, 04/01/2026 - 07:54 Anonymous 218861 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/soar-training-learn-search-examiner-1 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to search like an examiner Are you interested in learning how to use the Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) to search... Tue, 03/31/2026 - 16:13 Anonymous 218862 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/engage-director/uspto-wishes-you-mr-mcconaughey-and-his-attorneys-fantastic-april-fools The USPTO wishes you, Mr. McConaughey, and his attorneys, a fantastic April Fool's Day! Tue, 03/31/2026 - 12:47 aramos 218860 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/new-ip-policy-bulletin-explores-generative-ais-role-design-patents [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert New IP Policy Bulletin explores generative AI’s role in design patents A new IP Policy Bulletin from the U.S. Patent and Trademark... Tue, 03/31/2026 - 09:14 Anonymous 218863 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/soar-presents-learn-three-step-approach-filing-patent-application-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn the three-step approach to filing a patent application without an attorney Are you interested in filing a patent application without assistance... Mon, 03/30/2026 - 14:59 Anonymous 218858 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/afternoon-listening-session-one-ptab-and-life-sciences [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board This afternoon: Listening session one – PTAB and Life Sciences Join us this afternoon from 3-5 p.m. ET for... Mon, 03/30/2026 - 09:42 Anonymous 218859 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/soar-presents-learn-search-patent-examiner Learn how to use the Patent Public Search tool to search like a patent examiner. Fri, 03/27/2026 - 13:26 jmartin1 218853 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/getting-started-patent-public-search-april-16 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Getting started with Patent Public Search Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the... Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:37 Anonymous 218856 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/joinuspto-live-2 Join the Office of Human Resources for a brief presentation and Q&A on the application process for the patent examiner role. Fri, 03/27/2026 - 09:59 svu1 218851 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/eca-crawl-data/httpswwwusptogovabout-ushistoryfreedom250 Thu, 03/26/2026 - 16:12 jkarthigairajan 218850 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/eca-crawl-data/httpswwwusptogovtrademarksname-image-and-likeness Thu, 03/26/2026 - 16:09 jkarthigairajan 218849 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/ptab-listening-session-one-panelists-and-schedule [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board PTAB Listening Session One: Panelists and schedule We are pleased to announce the panelists and schedule for session one... Wed, 03/25/2026 - 15:34 Anonymous 218847 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/opening-statement-director-squires-house-judiciary-oversight-hearing OPENING STATEMENT JOHN A. SQUIRES UNDER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND DIRECTOR OF THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE OVERSIGHT HEARING BEFORE... Wed, 03/25/2026 - 07:52 sarmstrong3 218841 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/soar-presents-learn-three-step-approach-filing-patent-application-without [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn the three-step approach to filing a patent application without an attorney Are you interested in filing a patent application without assistance... Tue, 03/24/2026 - 15:01 Anonymous 218842 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-unveils-commemorative-trademark-registration-certificate [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert USPTO unveils commemorative trademark registration certificate Today, America’s Branding Agency, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, is releasing redesigned trademark registration... Tue, 03/24/2026 - 14:00 Anonymous 218843 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/name-image-and-likeness-nil-faqs If you’re a public figure, your name, image, and likeness (NIL) are part of your brand. A trademark registration can help protect that brand when you use it to sell products, run businesses, or license endorsements. Tue, 03/24/2026 - 13:57 dharris5 218840 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-trademarks-business-updates-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Trademarks business updates Join us tomorrow, March 25 , from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO... Tue, 03/24/2026 - 12:06 Anonymous 218845 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-upgrades-automated-interview-request-form [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO upgrades Automated Interview Request form The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Automated Interview Request (AIR) form simplifies scheduling interviews... Tue, 03/24/2026 - 08:39 Anonymous 218844 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/soar-presents-learn-three-step-approach-filing-patent-application-without-attorney Learn the three-step approach to filing a patent application without an attorney. Tue, 03/24/2026 - 08:02 jmartin1 218827 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-updates-access-relevant-prior-art-rpa-initiative [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO updates access to Relevant Prior Art (RPA) Initiative The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) continues to explore, through the... Mon, 03/23/2026 - 17:08 Anonymous 218829 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-waives-petition-fee-artificial-intelligence-search-automated-pilot [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO waives the petition fee for the Artificial Intelligence Search Automated Pilot Program (ASAP!) In order to alleviate any financial barriers to... Mon, 03/23/2026 - 17:02 Anonymous 218828 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/getting-started-patent-public-search-13 Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program will demonstrate Patent Public Search features for new patent searchers. Mon, 03/23/2026 - 11:35 jlepage1 218825 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/jobs/day-life-uspto-patent-examiner-16 Learn more about the USPTO patent examiner position, life at our agency, and why this position may be right for you. Mon, 03/23/2026 - 09:01 svu1 218824 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/trademark-classification-goes-agentic-usptos-announcement-class-act [[VIEW_THIS]] Press Release Trademark classification goes agentic with USPTO’s announcement of “Class ACT” assistant N ew agency AI tool cuts classification prep from 5 months... Thu, 03/19/2026 - 18:14 Anonymous 218820 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/trademark-classification-goes-agentic-usptos-announcement-class-act-assistant The USPTO has announced the release of a first-of-its-kind AI agent that handles some of the most intensive elements of trademark application pre-processing. Thu, 03/19/2026 - 15:51 aabraham3 218819 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/patent-agents-and-attorneys-learn-think-patent-examiner-stepps-four-day-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to think like a patent examiner Join us for the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) happening March 23-26... Thu, 03/19/2026 - 15:29 Anonymous 218822 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-trademarks-business-updates [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Trademarks business updates Join us Wednesday , March 25 , from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next... Thu, 03/19/2026 - 14:43 Anonymous 218821 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/intellectual-property-provisions-free-trade-agreements Free Trade Agreements Thu, 03/19/2026 - 09:30 mharvey1 218818 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-issues-final-rule-requiring-foreign-applicants-and-patent-owners-be [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO to require foreign applicants and patent owners to be represented by a registered patent practitioner The USPTO is issuing a final... Thu, 03/19/2026 - 08:55 Anonymous 218823 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-issues-precedential-decision-treat-aia-eligibility-same-both-united [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO issues precedential decision to treat AIA eligibility the same for both the United States government and foreign governments... Wed, 03/18/2026 - 18:09 Anonymous 218814 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-today-session-one-ptab-and-life-sciences [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board Register today: Session one - PTAB and Life Sciences The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Patent Trial and... Wed, 03/18/2026 - 14:20 Anonymous 218815 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-webinar-trademarks-business-updates Join us Wednesday, March 25, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by Trademark senior leaders. Wed, 03/18/2026 - 14:20 mmiller4 218813 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/official-gazette-notices-search This is the Official Gazette Notices Search. Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:56 ajaramillo 218812 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/patentsview-migrating-uspto-open-data-portal-march-20 On March 20, PatentsView will migrate to the Open Data Portal (ODP) to support long-term sustainability, reliability, and broader access to high‑quality patent data. Wed, 03/18/2026 - 10:13 Anonymous 218817 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/job-opportunity-join-usptos-team-intellectual-property-ip-attaches [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Join the USPTO’s team of intellectual property (IP) attachés The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking qualified candidates to... Wed, 03/18/2026 - 10:03 Anonymous 218816 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-unveiling-special-patent-egrant-covers-and-trademark-registration [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO unveils commemorative Patent eGrant covers and Trademark registration certificates celebrating 250 years of life, liberty, and the pursuit of innovation Today... Tue, 03/17/2026 - 14:51 Anonymous 218808 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/reminder-conduct-reasonable-inquiry-claiming-small-or-micro-entity-status [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Reminder: Conduct a reasonable inquiry before claiming small or micro entity status The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers significant... Tue, 03/17/2026 - 14:39 Anonymous 218809 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-patent-examiner-hiring-recruiting-efforts-and-patent-examiner-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Patent examiner hiring, recruiting efforts, and the patent examiner role Join us tomorrow, March 18, from noon to 1... Tue, 03/17/2026 - 13:17 Anonymous 218810 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/patent-agents-and-attorneys-learn-think-patent-examiner-stepps-four-day [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to think like a patent examiner Join us for the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) happening March 23-26... Tue, 03/17/2026 - 07:50 Anonymous 218804 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-publishes-guide-intellectual-property-and-related-measures-china [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO publishes guide to intellectual property and related measures in China The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published an... Tue, 03/17/2026 - 07:48 Anonymous 218806 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-responds-recent-release-us-chamber-commerce-report [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Director Squires reflects on U.S. intellectual property strengths revealed in a recent report On March 12, 2026, Under Secretary of Commerce for... Mon, 03/16/2026 - 18:47 Anonymous 218803 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/remarks-director-us-chamber-commerce-international-ip-index Remarks as delivered John A. Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO U.S. Chamber of Commerce International IP Index... Mon, 03/16/2026 - 12:23 aalfaro 218802 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/ptab-listening-session-ptab-administration-and-reform Join the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Monday, May 18, from 3–5 p.m. ET for a discussion that will explore suggestions for improving PTAB's efficiency, transparency, and collaboration. Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:08 sarmstrong3 218801 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/ptab-listening-session-ptab-and-high-tech Join USPTO’s PTAB and High Tech listening session—two expert panels on emerging tech and PTAB. Attend in person in Alexandria, VA, or virtually. Fri, 03/13/2026 - 11:50 sarmstrong3 218800 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/ptab-listening-session-ptab-and-life-sciences This spring, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting three separate listening sessions: PTAB and Life Sciences, PTAB and High Tech, and PTAB Administration and Reform. Fri, 03/13/2026 - 10:16 sarmstrong3 218799 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/congratulations-finalists-2026-national-patent-application-drafting [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Congratulations to the finalists of the 2026 National Patent Application Drafting Competition More than 45 teams competed at the regional rounds of... Fri, 03/13/2026 - 09:13 Anonymous 218805 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-patent-examiner-hiring-recruiting-efforts-and-patent-examiner [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Patent examiner hiring, recruiting efforts, and the patent examiner role Join us Wednesday, March 18, from noon to 1... Thu, 03/12/2026 - 13:27 Anonymous 218795 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-publishes-supplemental-guidance-examination-design-patent [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO publishes supplemental guidance for examination of design patent applications related to computer-generated interfaces and icons The United States Patent and Trademark... Thu, 03/12/2026 - 09:13 Anonymous 218796 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-patent-examiner-hiring-recruiting-efforts-and-patent-examiner-role Join us for our next USPTO Hour on the patent examiner hiring, recruiting efforts and the patent examiner role Thu, 03/12/2026 - 09:11 jmartin1 218794 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/call-comments-wipo-riyadh-design-law-treaty [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Seeking input on WIPO Design Law Treaty The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is requesting input from interested parties on... Thu, 03/12/2026 - 09:04 Anonymous 218798 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/journeys-innovation/suffragist-inventors Read about four inventors who were involved in the women’s suffrage movement Thu, 03/12/2026 - 08:47 roakes 218793 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-issues-additional-discretionary-institution-facts [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO issues memorandum identifying additional discretionary institution considerations concerning American manufacturing operations and investment Today, Under Secretary of Commerce... Wed, 03/11/2026 - 17:39 Anonymous 218797 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260316-network-circuit-maintenance NOAA N-Wave will perform Network circuit maintenance during the following two windows scheduled on the following dates and times: Beginning at 10 p.m. ET on... Wed, 03/11/2026 - 09:52 cbledsoe 218792 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260316-network-circuit-maintenance NOAA N-Wave will perform Network circuit maintenance during the following two windows scheduled on the following dates and times: Beginning at 10 p.m. ET on... Wed, 03/11/2026 - 09:40 cbledsoe 218791 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/cf This is a temp page to test DNS resolution Tue, 03/10/2026 - 16:20 hmikre 218790 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/stepp-four-day-course-march-2026 Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions with this Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) four-day course. Tue, 03/10/2026 - 15:10 jmartin1 218789 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/joinuspto-live-1 Join the Office of Human Resources for a brief presentation and Q&A on the application process for the patent examiner role. Tue, 03/10/2026 - 11:36 svu1 218787 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/save-date-ptab-listening-sessions [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board SAVE THE DATE: PTAB Listening Sessions This spring, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will be hosting three... Mon, 03/09/2026 - 15:32 Anonymous 218786 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/patent-process-overview Know the process. Secure nationwide protection. Mon, 03/09/2026 - 09:36 aalfaro 218785 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260306-patent-public-search-ppubs-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on PPUBS from 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, March 6 until 1:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 7. During... Fri, 03/06/2026 - 11:21 cbledsoe 218781 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-convenes-appeals-review-panel [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO convenes Appeals Review Panel to reconsider rejection of claims for obviousness-type double patenting and authorizes amicus briefing Ex... Thu, 03/05/2026 - 17:10 Anonymous 218780 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-tomorrows-alexander-graham-bells-telephone-patent-150-years-world [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Alexander Graham Bell's Telephone Patent: 150 years, a world of connection Join us virtually or in person at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria... Wed, 03/04/2026 - 16:16 Anonymous 218779 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/eca-crawl-data/httpswwwusptogovsoutheast Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:47 jkarthigairajan 218777 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/eca-crawl-data/httpswwwusptogovnorthwestfrontier Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:47 jkarthigairajan 218776 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/eca-crawl-data/httpswwwusptogovmountainwest Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:43 jkarthigairajan 218775 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/andrew-wang Mr. Wang provides executive oversight of patent information technology initiatives and for application filing, processing, and publication activities. He oversees the offices of OITP and OAPP. Wed, 03/04/2026 - 09:52 rheddlesten 218774 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260304-planned-network-maintenance There is planned Network (Netskope Upgrade - Release 135) maintenance scheduled for the following dates and times: Beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March... Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:14 cbledsoe 218772 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260304-planned-network-maintenance There is planned Network (Netskope Upgrade - Release 135) maintenance scheduled for the following dates and times: Beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March... Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:11 cbledsoe 218771 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260307-trademark-system-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on the Trademark System from 12:01-9 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 7. During the maintenance period, the following systems... Tue, 03/03/2026 - 16:44 kdawson 218770 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-today-alexander-graham-bells-telephone-patent-150-years-world-1 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Alexander Graham Bell's Telephone Patent: 150 years, a world of connection Join us virtually or in person at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria... Tue, 03/03/2026 - 16:40 Anonymous 218773 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-issues-updated-guidance-regarding-patent-examiner-applications-and [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO issues updated guidance regarding patent examiner applications and stock ownership On March 2, 2026, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property... Mon, 03/02/2026 - 17:48 Anonymous 218768 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/updated-guidance-regarding-patent-examiner-applications-and-stock-ownership On March 2, 2026, Director of the USPTO John A. Squires issued updated guidance to reinforce public confidence in the fairness and impartiality of the patent examination process. Mon, 03/02/2026 - 15:55 aalfaro 218767 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-it-and-innovation-0 Join us to hear from leaders in the Office of the Chief Information Officer on cybersecurity, new IT strides, and more. Mon, 03/02/2026 - 15:47 acox1 218766 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260302-dav-issues Resolved: Patents users are currently experiencing issues with DAV including slowness and failures to load. Technical teams are troubleshooting to resolve the issue as quickly... Mon, 03/02/2026 - 10:33 rlaryea 218765 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/new-ip-policy-bulletin-details-proposed-improvements-madrid-protocol [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert New IP Policy Bulletin details proposed improvements to international registration of marks A new IP Policy Bulletin from the United States Patent... Mon, 03/02/2026 - 09:34 Anonymous 218769 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260305-multiple-systems-maintenance The USPTO will perform maintenance affecting multiple systems from 12-3:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 5. During the maintenance period, user access to the following... Mon, 03/02/2026 - 08:34 rlaryea 218764 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-and-doj-file-statement-interest-reaffirming-importance-incentives The USPTO and the Department of Justice filed a statement of interest in Collision Communications, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., et al. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Fri, 02/27/2026 - 14:17 aabraham3 218762 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-and-doj-file-statement-interest-reaffirming-importance-incentives [[VIEW_THIS]] Press Release USPTO and DOJ file statement of interest reaffirming the importance of incentives to innovate ALEXANDRIA, VA— Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark... Fri, 02/27/2026 - 14:09 Anonymous 218763 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/history/freedom250/americas-innovative-history An overview of 250 years of intellectual property history in the United States Fri, 02/27/2026 - 12:09 aalfaro 218761 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/name-image-and-likeness If you’re a public figure, your name, image, and likeness (NIL) are part of your brand. A trademark registration can help protect that brand when you use it to sell products, run businesses, or license endorsements. Fri, 02/27/2026 - 10:04 dharris5 218749 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/history/freedom250 As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, learn about 250 years of American innovation. Fri, 02/27/2026 - 10:03 aalfaro 218750 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260228-electronic-system-trademark-trials-and-appeals-estta-and-trademark-trial-and The USPTO will perform software maintenance on TTABVUE and ESTTA from 12:01-4 a.m. ET on Saturday February 28. During the maintenance period, TTABVUE and ESTTA... Thu, 02/26/2026 - 17:17 kdawson 218747 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-launches-ptab-and-patents-collaboration [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO further enhances examination quality feedback "LOOP" with collaborative learning series launch The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), America’s Innovation Agency... Thu, 02/26/2026 - 10:08 Anonymous 218748 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-designates-new-informative-decision [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO designates as informative a real party in interest decision according petitioner a new filing date based upon its... Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:02 Anonymous 218744 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260226-planned-network-maintenance There is planned Network circuit (NOAA N-Wave) maintenance from 8-9 p.m. ET on Thursday February 26. Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time. Avoid... Wed, 02/25/2026 - 14:06 rlaryea 218743 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260226-planned-network-maintenance There is planned Network circuit (NOAA N-Wave) maintenance from 8-9 p.m. ET on Thursday February 26. Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time. Avoid... Wed, 02/25/2026 - 14:03 rlaryea 218742 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/request-comments-location-community-engagement-offices-southeast [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO seeking comments on locations for community engagement offices in the Southeast Region The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is... Wed, 02/25/2026 - 12:14 Anonymous 218745 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/assignment-certified-copy-center-and-production-updates [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Assignment & Certified Copy Center and Production Updates For those who were unable to attend a recent USPTO Hour hosted by the... Wed, 02/25/2026 - 10:45 Anonymous 218746 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-understanding-role-trademark-examining-attorney-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Understanding the role of a trademark examining attorney Join us tomorrow, February 25, from noon to 1 p.m. ET... Tue, 02/24/2026 - 13:01 Anonymous 218740 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-today-alexander-graham-bells-telephone-patent-150-years-world-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Alexander Graham Bell's Telephone Patent: 150 years, a world of connection Join us virtually or in person at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria... Tue, 02/24/2026 - 09:20 Anonymous 218741 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/remarks-director-squires-opening-uspto-mountain-west-community-engagement Remarks as delivered John A. Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO Opening of the Mountain West Community Engagement... Mon, 02/23/2026 - 14:28 sarmstrong3 218739 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260221-electronic-system-trademark-trials-and-appeals-estta-and-trademark-trial-and The USPTO will perform maintenance on ESTTA and TTABVUE from midnight-2 a.m. ET on Saturday, February 21. ESTTA and TTABVUE will be unavailable during the... Thu, 02/19/2026 - 16:57 kdawson 218735 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-understanding-role-trademark-examining-attorney [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Understanding the role of a trademark examining attorney Join us Wednesday, February 25, from noon to 1 p.m. ET... Thu, 02/19/2026 - 15:44 Anonymous 218736 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/trademark-basics-learn-fundamentals-13 This free session is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time. Thu, 02/19/2026 - 12:33 jlott 218734 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/utah-selected-new-uspto-community-engagement-office-location [[VIEW_THIS]] Press Release Utah selected for new USPTO community engagement office location Grand opening of new community engagement office to serve as innovation center for... Thu, 02/19/2026 - 10:54 Anonymous 218737 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260219-trademark-official-gazette-tmog-upgrade The USPTO will perform a routine upgrade of TMOG from 10-11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 19. Users should expect a potential outage during this... Thu, 02/19/2026 - 10:49 rlaryea 218733 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/role-uspto-patent-examiner-0 Join us for this event to learn more about the patent examination process, the role of a patent examiner, and chat with USPTO team members. Thu, 02/19/2026 - 10:14 svu1 218732 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/role-uspto-patent-examiner Join us for this event to learn more about the patent examination process, the role of a patent examiner, and chat with USPTO team members. Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:50 svu1 218731 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/utah-selected-new-uspto-community-engagement-office-location The USPTO announced the selection and grand opening of a new community engagement office location in Utah to serve innovators in part of the eight-state area formerly serviced by the Rocky Mountain Regional Outreach Office. Wed, 02/18/2026 - 13:02 aabraham3 218730 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/federal-trademark-searching-overview-38 This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of searching using the trademark search tool. Wed, 02/18/2026 - 10:54 jlott 218728 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260221-multiple-systems-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance affecting multiple systems from 12-3 a.m. ET on Saturday, February 21. During the maintenance period, user access to the... Wed, 02/18/2026 - 07:52 cbledsoe 218725 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260225-patent-trial-and-appeal-case-tracking-system-p-tacts-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on P-TACT from 12:01-5 a.m. ET on Wednesday, February 25. During the maintenance period, PTACT will be unavailable and... Tue, 02/17/2026 - 17:20 kdawson 218724 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-today-alexander-graham-bells-telephone-patent-150-years-world [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Alexander Graham Bell's Telephone Patent: 150 years, a world of connection Join us virtually or in person at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria... Tue, 02/17/2026 - 15:55 Anonymous 218727 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-central-reexamination-unit-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Central Reexamination Unit Join us tomorrow, from noon to 1 p.m. ET, for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by... Tue, 02/17/2026 - 15:30 Anonymous 218726 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260214-patent-trial-and-appeal-case-tracking-system-p-tacts-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on P-TACT from 12:01-5 a.m. ET on Saturday, February 14. During the maintenance period, PTACT will be unavailable and... Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:45 rlaryea 218722 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/april-16-our-china-ip-road-show-comes-uspto-headquarters [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert April 16: Our China IP Road Show comes to USPTO headquarters Join us on Thursday, April 16, at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria... Fri, 02/13/2026 - 10:53 Anonymous 218723 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/attorneys-agents-and-paralegals USPTO platforms, tools, and other resources frequently used by attorneys, agents, and paralegals, including links to check your application status, access patent application forms, Gazettes, and patent practitioner resources. Fri, 02/13/2026 - 09:59 aalfaro 218721 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260214-card-payment-maintenance-0 Due to third-party system maintenance activities, credit/debit card payments will not be accepted from 6-10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 14. During the maintenance period... Thu, 02/12/2026 - 17:16 kdawson 218718 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-central-reexamination-unit [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Central Reexamination Unit Join us on Wednesday, February 18, from noon to 1 p.m. ET, for our next USPTO... Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:26 Anonymous 218719 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260214-card-payment-maintenance Due to third-party system maintenance activities, credit/debit card payments will not be accepted from 6-10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 14. During the maintenance period... Thu, 02/12/2026 - 11:11 cbledsoe 218717 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/guide-through-troubled-waters [[VIEW_THIS]] Journeys of Innovation A guide through troubled waters Abraham Lincoln is known for his leadership during the Civil War, his soaring oration, and his... Thu, 02/12/2026 - 11:03 Anonymous 218720 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-understanding-role-trademark-examining-attorney Join us on Wednesday, February 25, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by the Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks. Wed, 02/11/2026 - 19:20 jlott 218715 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-assignment-certified-copy-center-and-production-updates-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour: Assignment & Certified Copy Center and Production Updates Join us today, February 11, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for... Wed, 02/11/2026 - 10:09 Anonymous 218716 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260214-trademark-maintenance-0 The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on Trademark applications from 12-5:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, February 14. The following systems will be unavailable during the... Wed, 02/11/2026 - 09:28 rlaryea 218714 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/design-search-codes-sound-and-motion-trademarks [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert Design search codes for sound and motion trademarks In response to your feedback, we’ve added a new category to the Trademark Design... Tue, 02/10/2026 - 15:45 Anonymous 218713 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-tomorrow-series-successful-inventing-market-research [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the Successful Inventing webinar series Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, February 11, from 4-5:30 p.m. PT (7-8:30 p.m. ET), to learn... Tue, 02/10/2026 - 15:40 Anonymous 218712 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/jerry-a-lorengo Jerry Lorengo is the Acting Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Mr. Lorengo manages a team responsible for... Tue, 02/10/2026 - 13:45 sarmstrong3 218711 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-central-reexamination-unit Join us for our next USPTO Hour on the Patents Central Reexamination Unit. Tue, 02/10/2026 - 13:13 jmartin1 218710 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260210-patent-trial-and-appeal-case-tracking-system-p-tacts-maintenance The USPTO will perform maintenance on P-TACTS from 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 10 to 12:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, February 11. P-TACTS will... Tue, 02/10/2026 - 09:51 cbledsoe 218709 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/joinuspto-live Join the Office of Human Resources for a brief presentation and Q&A on the application process for the patent examiner role. Tue, 02/10/2026 - 08:57 svu1 218708 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/journeys-innovation/abraham-lincoln Read about President Abraham Lincoln’s connections to the intellectual property system, including his patented invention. Mon, 02/09/2026 - 14:08 roakes 218705 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/learn-assess-strengths-and-weaknesses-your-patent-application-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application Do you have a concept or invention you want to patent... Mon, 02/09/2026 - 12:35 Anonymous 218706 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-assignment-certified-copy-center-and-production-updates [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour: Assignment & Certified Copy Center and Production Updates Join us Wednesday, February 11, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for... Mon, 02/09/2026 - 10:58 Anonymous 218707 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/opt-option-courtesy-ceremonial-copies-egrants [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Opt-in option for courtesy ceremonial copies of eGrants On April 18, 2023, the USPTO transitioned to electronic patent grants ( eGrants), ending... Fri, 02/06/2026 - 16:00 Anonymous 218703 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/update-regarding-filing-anonymous-requests-ex-parte-reexamination [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO updating the certification regarding the filing of anonymous requests for ex parte reexamination directed to previously-challenged patents The USPTO receives ex... Fri, 02/06/2026 - 11:31 Anonymous 218704 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/systems-information/test-page-0205 test page Thu, 02/05/2026 - 12:44 jkarthigairajan 218702 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/uspto-locations/mountain-west-community-engagement-office The USPTO's Mountain West Community Engagement Office in Salt Lake City, Utah serves Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah. Thu, 02/05/2026 - 11:41 jlepage1 218701 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260209-dbaas-password-update The USPTO will perform a routine password update on DBaaS from midnight-8 a.m. ET on Monday, February 9. Thu, 02/05/2026 - 09:13 kdawson 218700 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-series-successful-inventing-marketing-research-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the Successful Inventing webinar series Join us Wednesday, February 11, from 4-5:30 p.m. PT (7-8:30 p.m. ET), for our session... Wed, 02/04/2026 - 16:16 Anonymous 218698 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-assignment-certified-copy-center-and-production-updates Join us on Wednesday, February 11, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO). Wed, 02/04/2026 - 16:14 cwhitaker 218697 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260214-trademark-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on Trademark applications from 12-5:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, February 14. The following systems will be unavailable during the... Wed, 02/04/2026 - 13:57 rlaryea 218695 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-name-image-and-likeness-nil-today-noon-et [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Name, Image, and Likeness Don't forget to join us today , February 4, from noon to 1 p.m. ET... Wed, 02/04/2026 - 10:40 Anonymous 218699 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-de-designates-two-decisions-involving-real-party-interest [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO de-designates two decisions involving real party in interest Today, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) de-designated... Tue, 02/03/2026 - 17:49 Anonymous 218692 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260211-network-maintenance CANCELED:There is planned Network circuit (NOAA N-Wave) maintenance from 6-10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 18. Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time. Tue, 02/03/2026 - 16:06 rlaryea 218691 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260211-network-maintenance CANCELED:There is planned Network circuit (NOAA N-Wave) maintenance from 6-10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 18. Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time. During... Tue, 02/03/2026 - 16:05 rlaryea 218690 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260210-network-maintenance There is planned Network circuit (NOAA N-Wave) maintenance from 8-10 p.m. ET on Tuesday February 10. Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time. Tue, 02/03/2026 - 16:01 rlaryea 218689 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260210-network-maintenance There is planned Network circuit (NOAA N-Wave) maintenance from 8-10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 10. Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time. During... Tue, 02/03/2026 - 15:59 rlaryea 218688 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-name-image-and-likeness-nil-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Name, Image, and Likeness Join us tomorrow , February 4, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for a special... Tue, 02/03/2026 - 12:23 Anonymous 218693 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/learn-assess-strengths-and-weaknesses-your-patent-application [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application Do you have a concept or invention you want to patent... Tue, 02/03/2026 - 08:19 Anonymous 218694 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260130-patent-public-search-ppubs-maintenance The USPTO will perform maintenance on PPUBs from 10-10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, January 30. During this maintenance period, PPUB S will be unavailable. Fri, 01/30/2026 - 15:42 kdawson 218685 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-series-successful-inventing-marketing-research [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the Successful Inventing webinar series Join us Wednesday, February 11, from 4-5:30 p.m. PT (7-8:30 p.m. ET), for our session... Fri, 01/30/2026 - 15:21 Anonymous 218686 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-name-image-and-likeness-nil [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Name, Image, and Likeness Join us Wednesday, February 4, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for a special edition... Fri, 01/30/2026 - 13:47 Anonymous 218687 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/learn-assess-strengths-and-weaknesses-your-patent-application-4 This free, two-day virtual workshop will show first-time patent filers how to search public patent databases to determine if their invention is novel in the art. Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:46 jmartin1 218684 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260128-payment-card-processing-outage Currently, Pay.gov is experiencing an unexpected outage affecting card payment processing. The Pay.gov teams are actively engaged in finding a resolution.   Agencies will receive an... Wed, 01/28/2026 - 18:16 kdawson 218682 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260131-multiple-systems-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance affecting several systems from 12:01-9 a.m. ET on Saturday, January 31. The following systems and systems that interface with... Wed, 01/28/2026 - 15:47 kdawson 218681 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260130-electronic-system-trademark-trials-and-appeals-estta-and-trademark-trial-and The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on ESTTA and TTABVUE from 12:01-2 a.m. ET on Friday, January 30. ESTTA and TTABVUE will not be available... Wed, 01/28/2026 - 13:49 kdawson 218680 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260131-credit-card-payment-maintenance CANCELED: The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on the credit card payment system from 6-11 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 31. Due to third-party system... Wed, 01/28/2026 - 08:49 cbledsoe 218679 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260127-electronic-system-trademark-trials-and-appeals-estta-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on ESTTA from 11-11:30 p.m. ET on January 27. ESTTA will not be available during this maintenance period Tue, 01/27/2026 - 18:05 kdawson 218677 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-trademark-trial-and-appeal-board-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Practice before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Join us tomorrow,  Wednesday, January 28, from noon to 1 p.m... Tue, 01/27/2026 - 15:33 Anonymous 218678 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/daniel-dan-ryman Mr. Ryman provides executive oversight for divisions in the Office of International Patent Cooperation, which lead Patents’ efforts related to international IP cooperation, harmonization, and outreach, and TCs 2600 and 3700 Tue, 01/27/2026 - 12:35 rheddlesten 218675 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/learn-fundamentals-patent-application-process-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Do you have an invention you want to protect, but are unfamiliar with the... Mon, 01/26/2026 - 13:59 Anonymous 218674 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/alexander-graham-bells-telephone-patent-150-years-world-connection Join us to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the issuance of the telephone patent to Alexander Graham Bell—a landmark moment that transformed human communication and helped launch a global industry. Fri, 01/23/2026 - 17:25 toubichon 218673 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/successful-inventing-2026-market-research Join us for the launch of new virtual series Successful Inventing 2026! This series will be offered every second Wednesday of every month. Our second session on focuses market research. Fri, 01/23/2026 - 08:31 jlepage1 218672 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-trademark-trial-and-appeal-board [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Practice before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Join us  Wednesday, January 28, from noon to 1 p.m. ET... Fri, 01/23/2026 - 07:45 Anonymous 218671 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/federal-register-notices/federal-register-notices-2026 Listing of Federal Register Notices related to USPTO for 2026 Thu, 01/22/2026 - 10:18 dhong2 218670 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-extends-patent-prosecution-highway-pilot-program [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO extends Patent Prosecution Highway pilot program The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has extended its Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)... Wed, 01/21/2026 - 16:14 Anonymous 218668 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260122-vendor-portal-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on Vendor Portal beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 22 and ending at 1 a.m. ET on... Wed, 01/21/2026 - 16:06 kdawson 218667 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260122-eacquisitions-tool-acq-maintenance ​The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on the eAcquisitions Tool (ACQ) beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 22 and ending at 1 a.m... Wed, 01/21/2026 - 15:44 kdawson 218666 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260123-trademark-system-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on the Trademark System from midnight-5.30 a.m. ET on Friday, January 23. During the maintenance period, the following systems... Wed, 01/21/2026 - 15:39 kdawson 218664 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/learn-fundamentals-patent-application-process [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn the fundamentals of the patent application process Do you have an invention you want to protect, but are unfamiliar with the... Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:04 Anonymous 218669 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-patent-center-updates-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Patent Center updates Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO... Tue, 01/20/2026 - 15:22 Anonymous 218662 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/soar-training-learn-search-examiner-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to search like an examiner Are you interested in learning how to use the Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) to search... Tue, 01/20/2026 - 14:48 Anonymous 218661 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/jobs/day-life-uspto-patent-examiner-14 Learn more about the USPTO patent examiner position, life at our agency, and why this position may be right for you. Tue, 01/20/2026 - 09:15 svu1 218660 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-today-after-hours-ip-innovations-your-schedule [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Inside the patent black box: What really happens after you file? Find out today at the After Hours IP webinar For inventors... Tue, 01/20/2026 - 09:06 Anonymous 218663 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-introduction-trademark-trial-and-appeal-board-part-2-and-updates Join us on Wednesday, January 28, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and the Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks. Fri, 01/16/2026 - 18:50 jlott 218658 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-designates-informative-decision-addressing-real-party-interest [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO designates as informative a decision addressing real party in interest Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. v. Micron Technology, Inc... Fri, 01/16/2026 - 14:15 Anonymous 218659 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/trademark-basics-learn-fundamentals-12 This free session is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time. Thu, 01/15/2026 - 15:31 jlott 218656 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-patent-center-updates [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Patent Center updates Join us on Wednesday, January 21, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO... Thu, 01/15/2026 - 15:28 Anonymous 218657 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/federal-trademark-filing-overview-27 This webinar provides an overview of the fundamentals of federal trademark filing. Wed, 01/14/2026 - 19:26 jlott 218653 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/soar-training-learn-search-examiner [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to search like an examiner Are you interested in learning how to use the Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) to search... Wed, 01/14/2026 - 15:51 Anonymous 218654 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-patent-center-updates Join us for our next USPTO Hour on Patent Center updates. Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:08 jmartin1 218652 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260117-patent-center-maintenance The USPTO will perform a routine maintenance on the Patent Center from mi dnight -1 a.m. ET on Saturday, January 17. During this maintenance period... Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:37 kdawson 218651 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260115-global-dossier-gd-deployment The USPTO will perform a routine deployment on GD production from 2-6 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 15. During the maintenance period, user access to... Tue, 01/13/2026 - 14:20 kdawson 218646 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/join-us-series-successful-inventing-ideas-feasibility-and-evaluation [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the new Successful Inventing webinar series This free webinar series is designed to help innovators navigate the earliest and most... Tue, 01/13/2026 - 13:47 Anonymous 218650 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-launch-spark-pilot-program [[VIEW_THIS]] Press Release USPTO to launch SPARK Pilot Program to strengthen U.S. standards development leadership ALEXANDRIA, VA—Further to the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s... Tue, 01/13/2026 - 12:18 Anonymous 218647 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/learn-fundamentals-patent-application-process-11 Three-day workshop where participants will learn patent basics, search tools, self-searching, claim writing, claim drafting, and application data sheet. Tue, 01/13/2026 - 10:54 jmartin1 218645 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-launch-spark-pilot-program This initiative will incentivize meaningful participation by U.S. small and medium-sized businesses, universities, and non-profits in standards development organizations (SDOs). Tue, 01/13/2026 - 10:41 aalfaro 218644 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/lighting-way [[VIEW_THIS]] Journeys of Innovation Lighting the way Today, the Statue of Liberty represents more than the fulfillment of one man’s dream and the history of... Tue, 01/13/2026 - 10:37 Anonymous 218649 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-exploring-usptogov-pathways-innovation-and-insight-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Exploring USPTO.gov: Pathways to Innovation and Insight Join us Wednesday, January 14, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO... Tue, 01/13/2026 - 10:34 Anonymous 218648 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/protecting-IP-in-china-mid-atlantic-businesses Join us on April 16, 2026, virtually or in person at USPTO headquarters, for a program on protecting and enforcing your intellectual property in China and the United States. Mon, 01/12/2026 - 16:37 athompson4 218641 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-designates-precedential-decision-addressing-parallel-petitions-and [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO designates as precedential a decision addressing parallel petitions and as informative a discretionary considerations decision based on a... Mon, 01/12/2026 - 14:21 Anonymous 218642 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/free-webinar-getting-started-patent-public-search [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Getting Started with Patent Public Search on Jan. 14 Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options... Mon, 01/12/2026 - 10:32 Anonymous 218643 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-designates-discretionary-considerations-decisions-precedential-and [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO designates discretionary considerations decisions as precedential and informative Today, the USPTO designated four decisions as precedential and nine... Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:08 Anonymous 218639 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-exploring-usptogov-pathways-innovation-and-insight [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Exploring USPTO.gov: Pathways to Innovation and Insight Join us Wednesday, January 14, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO... Fri, 01/09/2026 - 10:32 Anonymous 218640 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/using-patent-public-search-tool-search-examiner-1 Learn how to use the Patent Public Search tool to search like a patent's examiner. Fri, 01/09/2026 - 10:20 mjohnson8 218638 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/exploring-usptogov-pathways-innovation-and-insight Hear from our Office of the Chief Communications Officer to learn about the history of the USPTO, our Journeys of Innovation program, and how to navigate the website. Thu, 01/08/2026 - 14:12 cwhitaker 218636 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-after-hours-ip-innovations-your-schedule [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Inside the patent black box: What really happens after you file? Find out in our next After Hours IP webinar For inventors... Thu, 01/08/2026 - 10:34 Anonymous 218637 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/register-successful-inventing-ideas-feasibility-and-evaluation [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Register for the launch of our new series called Successful Inventing ! Our new Successful Inventing series is designed to help innovators... Wed, 01/07/2026 - 16:07 Anonymous 218633 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260107-network-outage-noaa-n-wave-maintenance There will be maintenance due to an emergency network outage (NOAA N-Wave) beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 7 and ending at 5... Wed, 01/07/2026 - 14:54 rlaryea 218632 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260107-network-maintenance The USPTO will perform a routine network infrastructure upgrade beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7 and ending at 5 p.m. ET on... Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:45 kdawson 218631 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260107-emergency-network-outage There will be an emergency network outage (NOAA N-Wave) scheduled beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7 and ending at 5 a.m. ET... Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:55 rlaryea 218630 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260107-emergency-network-outage There will be an emergency network outage (NOAA N-Wave) scheduled beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7 and ending at 5 a.m. ET... Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:54 rlaryea 218629 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260107-patent-center-affected-network-maintenance The USPTO will perform a routine network infrastructure upgrade beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7 and ending at 5 a.m. ET on... Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:50 rlaryea 218628 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/uspto-hour-patent-practitioner-processes-and-new-oed-developments [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Patent practitioner processes and new OED developments Join us on Wednesday, January 7, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for the USPTO... Tue, 01/06/2026 - 16:43 Anonymous 218627 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/official-gazette/official-gazette-notices-2026 Official Gazette Notices - 2026 Tue, 01/06/2026 - 08:43 dhong2 218626 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/getting-started-patent-public-search-jan-14 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Getting started with Patent Public Search Are you puzzled by patent searching or confused by the patent searching options available on the... Mon, 01/05/2026 - 17:17 Anonymous 218624 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/learn-how-file-docx-documents-your-patent-applications [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn how to file DOCX documents in your patent applications Learn how to file in DOCX through Patent Center. Register today for... Mon, 01/05/2026 - 12:34 Anonymous 218625 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/jobs/day-life-uspto-patent-examiner-13 Learn more about the USPTO patent examiner position, life at our agency, and why this position may be right for you. Mon, 01/05/2026 - 08:09 svu1 218623 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/journeys-innovation/statue-of-liberty Read about how sculptor Auguste Bartholdi used design patents to crowdsource funds for the Statue of Liberty. Fri, 01/02/2026 - 15:05 roakes 218622 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260104-patent-public-search-ppubs-maintenance The USPTO will perform maintenance on PPUBs from 10:15-11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 4. During this maintenance period, PPUBs will be unavailable. Wed, 12/31/2025 - 15:26 rlaryea 218621 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260101-trademark-systems-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on Trademarks filing systems from 12-2 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 1. During the maintenance period, the Trademark Center... Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:45 kdawson 218618 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/celebrating-1-millionth-patent-egrant [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Celebrating the one millionth patent eGrant Today, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will officially issue the 1 millionth electronic... Tue, 12/30/2025 - 12:13 Anonymous 218619 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/after-hours-ip-innovations-your-schedule [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Inside the patent black box: What really happens after you file? Find out in our next After Hours IP webinar For many... Tue, 12/30/2025 - 10:33 Anonymous 218620 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-announces-sep-working-group [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO announces Standard-Essential Patent Working Group to renew American leadership in technology standards In furtherance of recent actions directed to the restoration... Mon, 12/29/2025 - 16:38 Anonymous 218617 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20260103-trademark-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on Trademark applications from midnight-5:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, January 3. The following systems will be unavailable during the... Mon, 12/29/2025 - 11:37 kdawson 218616 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20251229-trademark-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on Trademark applications from midnight-5:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, January 3. The following systems will be unavailable during the... Mon, 12/29/2025 - 09:06 rlaryea 218615 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/successful-inventing-2026-ideas-feasibility-and-evaluation [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Join us for the launch of new series Successful Inventing 2026 ! This series is designed to help innovators navigate the earliest... Mon, 12/29/2025 - 08:07 Anonymous 218614 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/patents/laws/patent-related-notices/patent-related-notices-2026 Patent related notices - 2026 Wed, 12/24/2025 - 16:38 jkarthigairajan 218613 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-closed-dec-24-and-dec-26-2025 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Closing of the USPTO on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 In view of the official closing of the Federal... Tue, 12/23/2025 - 14:15 Anonymous 218611 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-issues-nprm-requiring-foreign-patent-applicants-be-represented [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO issues NPRM requiring foreign patent applicants to be represented by registered practitioners Today, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)... Tue, 12/23/2025 - 08:27 Anonymous 218612 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/getting-started-patent-public-search-12 Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program will demonstrate Patent Public Search features for new patent searchers. Mon, 12/22/2025 - 13:39 jlepage1 218610 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/uspto-locations/northwest-frontier The USPTO's Northwest Frontier Community Engagement Office serves Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Mon, 12/22/2025 - 12:30 jlepage1 218609 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20251219-patent-public-search-ppubs-maintenance The USPTO will perform maintenance on PPUBs beginning at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, December 19 and ending at 1 a.m. ET on Saturday, December... Fri, 12/19/2025 - 16:53 kdawson 218607 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/trademark-basics-boot-camp-series-launches-jan-6 [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert Trademark Basics Boot Camp series launches January 6 Ready to protect your brand? Join us for the next Trademark Basics Boot Camp... Fri, 12/19/2025 - 16:15 Anonymous 218608 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20251220-electronic-system-trademarks-trials-appeals-estta-maintenance The USPTO will perform maintenance on ESTTA from 12:01-1 am ET on Saturday, December 20. During the maintenance period, ESTTA will be unavailable. Fri, 12/19/2025 - 12:51 cbledsoe 218606 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-hour-patent-practitioner-processes-and-new-oed-developments [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Patent practitioner processes and new OED developments Join us on Wednesday, January 7, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for the USPTO... Thu, 12/18/2025 - 14:51 Anonymous 218604 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/federal-trademark-searching-overview-37 This webinar will introduce attendees to the fundamental mechanics of searching using the trademark search tool. Wed, 12/17/2025 - 17:51 jlott 218603 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/federal-trademark-filing-overview-26 This webinar provides an overview of the fundamentals of federal trademark filing. Wed, 12/17/2025 - 17:43 jlott 218602 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20251217-global-dossier-gd-deployment The OCIO will perform a routine deployment on GD production from 1-8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18. During the maintenance period, user access to... Wed, 12/17/2025 - 07:58 cbledsoe 218598 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-updates-director-review-process-aia-proceedings-where-notice-appeal [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO updates Director Review process for AIA proceedings where a notice of appeal has been filed Today, the USPTO... Tue, 12/16/2025 - 14:44 Anonymous 218599 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/path-patent-training-common-mistakes-and-post-filing-support [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Add the Path to a Patent training series to your calendar Are you an inventor? Join us for this session full of... Tue, 12/16/2025 - 13:50 Anonymous 218600 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-hour-webinar-postponed-until-2026 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar scheduled for Dec. 17 is postponed The USPTO Hour webinar scheduled for Wednesday, December 17 from noon to 1... Mon, 12/15/2025 - 16:11 Anonymous 218595 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/montana-selected-new-uspto-community-engagement-office-location [[VIEW_THIS]] Press Release Montana selected for new USPTO community engagement office location New community engagement office to serve as innovation center for local/regional innovators ALEXANDRIA... Mon, 12/15/2025 - 14:52 Anonymous 218596 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/register-today-toys-journey-ideation-creation [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert A Toy’s Journey: Ideation to creation, protection to commercialization, and sales to enforcement Did you know the global toy and game market... Mon, 12/15/2025 - 11:45 Anonymous 218597 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/montana-selected-new-uspto-community-engagement-office-location The USPTO reimagines its community engagement footprint as an agile model to meet innovators where they are. Mon, 12/15/2025 - 11:32 akraft1 218594 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/inside-patent-black-box Learn how examiners evaluate applications, conduct prior art searches, analyze claims, make patentability determinations, and communicate with applicants throughout the process. Mon, 12/15/2025 - 08:24 jlepage1 218587 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-hour-webinar-ptabs-recent-nrpm-and-rulemaking-process [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: PTAB's recent NRPM and the rulemaking process Join us Wednesday, December 17 from noon to 1 p.m. ET for... Fri, 12/12/2025 - 17:51 Anonymous 218588 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/ptab-issues-updates-trial-practice-guide [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Trial and Appeal Board PTAB issues updates to the Trial Practice Guide Today, the PTAB issued updates to the Trial Practice Guide to... Fri, 12/12/2025 - 16:20 Anonymous 218589 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/successful-inventing-2026-ideas-feasibility-and-evaluation Join us for the launch of new virtual series Successful Inventing 2026! This series will be offered every second Wednesday of every month. Our first session on focuses on Ideas, Feasibility, and Evaluation. Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:04 jlepage1 218586 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/update-ex-parte-reexam-transmittal-form [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Update to ex parte reexam transmittal form SB/57 The " Request for Ex Parte Reexamination Transmittal Form" has been updated to provide... Fri, 12/12/2025 - 09:21 Anonymous 218593 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/now-open-trademark-examining-attorney-role-uspto Your impact starts here Are you looking for a legal role with nationwide impact? Join the USPTO as a trademark examining attorney, where you’ll play... Thu, 12/11/2025 - 15:22 Anonymous 218590 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20251210-please-disregard-product-notification-sent-330-pm Disregard the Product Notification that was sent at 3:30 p.m. on 12/10 regarding S/MIME Encryption until further notice. Wed, 12/10/2025 - 20:15 cbledsoe 218585 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/join-uspto-holiday-ip-program-toys [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert A Toy’s Journey: Ideation to creation, protection to commercialization, and sales to enforcement Have you ever thought you might have the next... Wed, 12/10/2025 - 16:18 Anonymous 218592 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-submits-letter-congress-support-copyright-owners-and-performers [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO submits letter to Congress in support of copyright owners and performers On Tuesday, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)... Wed, 12/10/2025 - 15:31 Anonymous 218591 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/letter-on-amending-copyright-act A letter from USPTO Director John A. Squires to Congress expressing support for amending the Copyright Act requiring radio stations to provide fair compensation to... Wed, 12/10/2025 - 13:42 aalfaro 218584 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20251213-credit-card-payment-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on the Credit Card Payment system from 6-10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 13. Due to third-party system maintenance... Wed, 12/10/2025 - 12:29 cbledsoe 218583 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/remarks-director-squires-ip-attache-updates-around-globe Remarks as written John A. Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO IP Attaché Consultations December 8, 2025 Welcome... Wed, 12/10/2025 - 07:15 sarmstrong3 218579 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/path-patent-training-how-file-patent-application-using-patent-center [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Add the Path to a Patent training series to your calendar Looking for more information about using Patent Center? In part seven... Tue, 12/09/2025 - 13:00 Anonymous 218582 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/robert-clarke Mr. Clarke provides executive oversight for divisions in the Office of International Patent Cooperation, which lead Patents’ efforts related to international IP cooperation, harmonization, and outreach, and TCs 2600 and 3700 Tue, 12/09/2025 - 12:17 rheddlesten 218578 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-hour-webinar-tomorrow-meet-ip-attaches [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Meet our intellectual property attachés tomorrow, Dec. 10 Join us tomorrow from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our... Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:28 Anonymous 218581 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-career-day Experience the USPTO headquarters, meet our USPTO team members, and learn about the patent examiner role at this exciting in-person event. Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:17 svu1 218577 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/after-hours-ip-webinar-join-us-today-learn-about-trademarks [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert After Hours IP: Innovations on your schedule – Expert Branding and Trademark Panel Are you ready to take your brand from idea... Tue, 12/09/2025 - 08:20 Anonymous 218580 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/after-hours-ip-webinar-join-us-tomorrow-dec-9-learn-about-trademarks [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert After Hours IP: Learn about trademarks on your schedule Do you have a brand, logo, product name, or service identity that deserves... Mon, 12/08/2025 - 11:21 Anonymous 218576 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/trademark-webinar-join-us-inside-look-trademark-examining-attorney-careers Discover trademark examining attorney opportunities Interested in growing your legal career in public service? At the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), trademark examining attorneys... Mon, 12/08/2025 - 09:14 Anonymous 218575 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-updates-subject-matter-eligibility-guidance-mpep [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO updates subject matter eligibility guidance in the MPEP The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today issued an advanced notice... Fri, 12/05/2025 - 13:14 Anonymous 218572 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/our-next-uspto-hour-webinar-meet-ip-attaches [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour webinar: Meet our intellectual property attachés Join us Wednesday, December 10, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next... Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:50 Anonymous 218573 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/trademark-updates-and-announcements/nice-agreement-twelfth-edition-version-2025-general The International Trademark Classifications shown here are established by the Committee of Experts of the Nice Union and published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:27 dharris5 218570 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-achieves-key-milestone-modernizing-patent-pre-grant-publication [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO achieves key milestone in modernizing Patent Pre-Grant Publication processing The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reached a milestone in... Fri, 12/05/2025 - 07:51 Anonymous 218566 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-issues-new-guidance-subject-matter-eligibility-declarations [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO issues new guidance on subject matter eligibility declarations On his first full day in office, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual... Thu, 12/04/2025 - 15:21 Anonymous 218567 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/learn-how-file-docx-documents-your-patent-applications-17 [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn how to file DOCX documents in your patent applications Learn how to file in DOCX through Patent Center. Register today for... Thu, 12/04/2025 - 11:43 Anonymous 218568 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/america-heart-and-soul-invention Secretary Howard J. Lutnick, Deputy Secretary Paul M. Dabbar, and Director John A. Squires share their thoughts about invention and our innovation legacy. Thu, 12/04/2025 - 10:11 sarmstrong3 218564 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/soar-training-cooperative-patent-classification-world-classification [[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Cooperative Patent Classification on world classification systems and harmonization efforts Are you interested in broadening your knowledge of the Cooperative Patent Classification... Thu, 12/04/2025 - 09:53 Anonymous 218569 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/after-hours-ip-webinar-join-us-learn-about-trademarks [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert After Hours IP: Learn about trademarks on your schedule Do you have a brand, logo, product name, or service identity that deserves... Wed, 12/03/2025 - 16:17 Anonymous 218563 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/roundtable-discussion-usptos-intellectual-property-attaches-coming-soon [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Coming soon: Roundtable discussion with the USPTO’s intellectual property attachés on December 9 Hear in-person presentations on recent trends in IP protection... Wed, 12/03/2025 - 13:06 Anonymous 218561 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-meet-our-intellectual-property-attaches In this session, you’ll meet members of the team that advocates internationally to improve IP systems and assists U.S. stakeholders in all areas of IP. Wed, 12/03/2025 - 09:36 athompson4 218560 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-hour-learn-about-interview-practice-during-patent-examination-today [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour is happening today featuring updates on interview practice during patent examination Our next USPTO Hour is happening today from noon... Wed, 12/03/2025 - 09:21 Anonymous 218562 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/trademark-webinar-examination-non-traditional-trademarks [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert Experienced trademark practitioners: Examination of non-traditional trademarks Are you filing trademark applications involving three-dimensional configurations or shapes? Are you curious about registering... Tue, 12/02/2025 - 14:40 Anonymous 218557 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/trademark-quality-improves-inventory-falls-below-350000 [[VIEW_THIS]] Trademark Alert Trademark s exceeds FY 2025 goals The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) surpassed all major trademark performance goals for fiscal year... Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:52 Anonymous 218559 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/path-patent-training-pursuing-patent-protection-abroad [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Add the Path to a Patent training series to your calendar Did you know that patents offer territorial rights, meaning there is... Tue, 12/02/2025 - 09:12 Anonymous 218558 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/become-trademark-examining-attorney Learn more about the USPTO trademark examining position, what a typical day looks like, and why you should work at America’s Innovation Agency. Tue, 12/02/2025 - 07:59 svu1 218554 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-patent-practitioner-processes-and-new-oed-developments Join us on Wednesday, January 7, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for the USPTO Hour with the Office of Enrollment and Discipline Mon, 12/01/2025 - 12:45 afisher1 218553 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-hour-updates-interview-practice-during-patent-examination-0 [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour: Updates on interview practice during patent examination Don't forget our next USPTO Hour Wednesday, December 3, from noon to 1... Mon, 12/01/2025 - 11:23 Anonymous 218555 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/system-status/20251205-trademark-system-maintenance The USPTO will perform routine maintenance on the Trademark System from 12:01- 5:30 a.m. ET on Friday, December 5. During the maintenance period, Data Maintenance... Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:29 kdawson 218552 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/cooperative-patent-classification-world-classification-systems-and-harmonization The Stakeholder Offerings and Resources program is offering a session that explores broadening knowledge of the Cooperative Patent Classification system related to world classification systems and harmonization efforts. Wed, 11/26/2025 - 12:08 mjohnson8 218549 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2025/uspto-hour-updates-interview-practice-during-patent-examination [[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert USPTO Hour: Updates on interview practice during patent examination Join us for our next USPTO Hour Wednesday, December 3, from noon to... Wed, 11/26/2025 - 10:45 Anonymous 218550 at https://uspto.gov https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-updates-interview-practice-patents Join us for our next USPTO Hour on interview practice. Wed, 11/26/2025 - 09:16 aramos 218548 at https://uspto.gov