Applying for Patents | USPTO This page provides information on the types of patents and types of patent applications, and the examination process It also covers how to conduct a preliminary search and find registered patent practitioners to help with your application We also walk you through how to file your application electronically or by mail
Search for patents | USPTO Find existing patents, published patent applications, and other published patent documentation
Patent Public Search | USPTO The Patent Public Search tool is a web-based search application for patents and patent application publications Patent Public Search has two user-selectable modern interfaces that provide enhanced access to prior art The new, powerful, and flexible capabilities of the application will improve the overall patent searching process
Forms for patent applications | USPTO Due to the enactment of the America Invents Act in 2012, this page contains forms for patent applications filed on or after September 16, 2012
Patents | USPTO Find out how to apply for and maintain a patent in the U S , and learn about helpful resources
File Online | USPTO File a patent application online with Patent Center Patent Center is available to all users for electronic filing and management of patent applications in a single unified interface Patent Center features a training mode, which is a simulator to practice filing Visit the Patent Center Information page for more information Open Patent Center Patent Application Initiatives Prioritized
How to apply for a patent | USPTO See application requirements The Applying for Patents guide provides information on the required parts, form, and content of a patent application for each type of patent
Patent Center Patent Center is the official platform for filing and managing patent applications online at the USPTO
Published Patent Application Access and Status Information Sheet for . . . II Status Information About Published or Patented Applications On- Line: For published and patented applications, status information may easily be obtained using the Patent Center By telephone: Third parties should not call the Office to inquire as to the status of a published application other than to inquire if the application is still pending
Search for Application | USPTO Logged in registered users can enter complete or partial Attorney Docket Numbers to retrieve a list of applications The user can search by Attorney Docket Number on the Patent Center homepage The system can perform a wild card search when the user enters in an * and a partial Attorney Docket Number