To apply for a patent, you must file an application and pay required fees. You may wish to find a patent attorney or agent to help draft the description of the invention and claims, and any required drawings.
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.
Find out how to apply for and maintain a patent in the U.S., and learn about helpful resources.
Patent Center allows users to electronically file and manage patent applications efficiently.
Patent Center provides a user interface for searching and managing patent applications and related information.
What is a patent? A U.S. patent gives you, the inventor, the right to “exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling” an invention or “importing” it into the U.S. A plant patent gives you additional rights on the “parts” of plants (e.g., a plant patent on an apple variety would include rights on the apples from the plant variety). What is granted is not the right ...
If you’re new to the process of protecting your rights to your invention by applying for a patent, you’re in the right place. This page will direct you to basic information about U.S. and international patents.
Patent Center is available to all users to check the status of your patent application and review the file history. Application Number - Made up of a two-digit series code followed by a six-digit serial number which is assigned by the USPTO (Example: 99999999 or 99/999999)