United States Patent and Trademark Office

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO or USPTO) is an agency in the United States Department of Commerce that provides patent and trademark protection to inventors and businesses for their inventions and corporate and product identification.

Related Topics:
United States Department of Commerce - Patent - Trademark - Inventor

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The PTO is currently based in Alexandria, Virginia, after a recent move from the Crystal City area of Arlington, Virginia.

Related Topics:
Alexandria, Virginia - Crystal City - Arlington, Virginia

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Since 1991, the office has been fully funded by fees charged for processing patents and trademarks.

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The current head of the USPTO is Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property Jon W. Dudas.

Related Topics:
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property - Jon W. Dudas

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