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Patent basics · Patent process step-by-step · Search patents ; Apply for a patent · Get started filing online · Register and easier filing ... SkiptomaincontentPatentbasicsPatentprocessstep-by-stepSearchpatentsFrequentlyaskedquestions(FAQs)Procedures(MPEP)andguidanceApplyforapatentGetstartedfilingonlineRegisterandeasierfilingresourcesCheckapplicationstatusFilingfeesandpaymentFormsApplicationassistanceContactsforapplicationquestionsAdvancedapplicationresolutionPetitionsAppealsandproceedings(PTAB)MaintainyourpatentMaintenancefeesandpaymentCalculateexpirationdateReinstateanexpiredpatentOwnershipchangeandsearchHelpfulresourcesCARESActdeadlinewaiversInternationalpatentfilingExaminerinterviewrequestsIn-personhelpnearyouFreeassistanceprogramsIndependentinventorsFileapatentapplicationonyourownLegalassistanceandresourcesFreeresourcesinyourstateInventorsAssistanceCenterSearch(PatFT)Fileonline(EFS-Web)Status(PAIR)FeesFormsFirstactionestimatorExaminerinterview(AIR)CLEofferingsVirtualtrainingInitiativesMaintenance(Storefront)ContactusPreviousNextCUSTOMERPARTNERSHIPSShareyourperspectivewithusPATENTBASICSLearnaboutthepatentprocessPUBLICLEARNINGCENTERLearnmoreaboutpatentexaminationNewsUSPTOoffersresourcestosupporttransitiontoPatentCentersystemOnAugust1,theUSPTO'sPatentCentersystemwillfullyreplacePublicPAIRUSPTOseekspublicinputthroughaRequestforCommentsonDirectorreview,PrecedentialOpinionPanelreview,andinternalcirculationandreviewofPatentTrialandAppealBoarddecisionsTheUSPTOtodayreleasedaRequestforCommentsseekingpublicinputonDirectorreview,PrecedentialOpinionPanelreviewUSPTOmodernizespatent,trademarkassignmentrequestprocessUSPTO’sonlineportalstoacceptallAssignmentRecordationandExaminationrequestsonAugust1Modern,user-friendlyPatentCentertofullyreplacelegacyPublicPAIRsystemthissummerThealreadyoperationalPatentCenterprovidesafaster,morestreamlinedsearchexperienceforapplicantsaccessingpubliclyavailablepatents Subscribe AllnewsEventsAug30,2022-Dallas,TXLearnhowtoconductapatentsearchattheUSPTOTexasRegionalOfficeSep8,2022-VirtualStrategiesforbiotechandmedtechstartups:SuccessfullynavigatingtheUSPTOandFDASep8,2022-VirtualGettingstartedwithPatentPublicSearch:AnoverviewSep9,2022-VirtualPatentPublicSearch:AdvancedtipsforfrequentsearchersSep12,2022-Virtual2022PatentPublicAdvisoryCommitteeannualreportdiscussion AlleventsSubscribetoPatentAlertsbyemailSignupfornews andalertsfromUSPTOEmailaddress(required)×CloseHaveacommentaboutthewebpageyouwereviewing?Writeyourmessage*Wemayhavequestionsaboutyourfeedback,pleaseprovideyouremailaddress.Emailaddress*Forotherassistance,pleaseseeourcontactuspage.SendFeedbackCancel