What resources are available on the USPTO website?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

The USPTO website (www.uspto.gov) offers a wide range of resources and information for users. These include:

• News and notices (announcements, press releases, Official Gazette Notices, Federal Register Notices)
• USPTO contacts and addresses
• Educational resources (PTDL program, Kids Pages)
• Patent-specific information (issued patents, published applications, filing guidelines)
• Trademark-specific information (Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure, U.S. Trademark Electronic Search System)
• Downloadable USPTO forms
• Ordering copies of patents and trademarks
• Fee information and payment options
• Legal materials and related websites

As stated in the MPEP: The USPTO website (www.uspto.gov) provides a wealth of information to all users. This comprehensive resource is designed to assist various stakeholders in navigating the patent and trademark processes.