What does the USPTO do?
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) carries out several functions. The USPTO examines patent applications to determine if the applicants are entitled to the exclusive rights that are granted by the government of the United States if the contents of the applications comply with the legal standards set forth by Congress and the courts. The USPTO also reviews trademark applications to determine if they meet the requirements for Federal registration. It does not decide, however, whether an applicant has the right to use a mark (which differs from a right to register).In addition to examining patent and trademark applications, the USPTO leads the effort within the Federal government to develop and strengthen domestic and international intellectual property policy and protection.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) carries out several functions. The USPTO examines patent applications to determine if the applicants are entitled to the exclusive rights that are granted by the government of the United States if the contents of the applications comply with the legal standards set forth by Congress and the courts. The USPTO also reviews trademark applications to determine if they meet the requirements for Federal registration. It does not decide, however, whether an applicant has the right to use a mark (which differs from a right to register). In addition to examining patent and trademark applications, the USPTO leads the effort within the Federal government to develop and strengthen domestic and international intellectual property policy and protection.
