New multifactor authentication options provide more secure access to USPTO systems

These mechanisms give our customers a more secure way to verify their identity when accessing USPTO system accounts and provide increased protection against phishing attacks.

USPTO launches new Open Data Portal for easy, quick access to data

In our effort to deliver accessible, open data, this site provides easy access to relevant data sets in a user-friendly site that combines several services into one.

USPTO releases fee study report to Congress

The study looked at several areas including the potential impact on small and micro entities, whether fee structure changes are needed, and recommendations for administrative and legislative action.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and University of New Hampshire Host Northern New England Community Outreach Office in Durham

The USPTO and the University of New Hampshire signed a Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) to promote and support intellectual property (IP) education and outreach throughout the New England region.

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