US Patent and Trademark Office Snapshot
The PTO's mission is to promote "industrial and technological progress in the United States and strengthen the national economy" by administering the laws relating to patents and trademarks; advising the president of the United States, the secretary of commerce, and U.S. government agencies on intellectual property (IP) policy, protection, and enforcement. Also, the Agency promotes the stronger and more effective IP protection around the world!
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency founded in 1975 to grant U.S. patents and registering trademarks. Under this system of protection, American industry has flourished. New products have been invented, new uses for old ones discovered, and employment opportunities created for millions of Americans. The strength and vitality of the U.S. economy depends directly on effective mechanisms that protect new ideas and investments in innovation and creativity. The continued demand for patents and trademarks underscores the ingenuity of American inventors and entrepreneurs. The USPTO is at the cutting edge of the nation's technological progress and achievement. The USPTO has multiple offices located throughout the United States. Our headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia. Our regional offices give inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses the added benefit of a USPTO presence in every U.S. time zone.
