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January 9, 2017

USPTO Announces New Patent and Trademark Advisory Committee Members

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October 14, 2016

USPTO Seeks Further Public Input on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility

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September 30, 2016

USPTO Seeking Comments on Proposed Patent Fee Adjustments

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January 4, 2017

USPTO Releases its 2016 Performance and Accountability Report

We've published our annual report on our performance and financial health.

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December 28, 2016

Better Protection for Industrial Designs through International Cooperation

The five largest intellectual property offices - or "ID5" - are working together.

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December 21, 2016

USPTO Fights Fraudulent Trademark Solicitations

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USPTO Announces New Patent and Trademark Advisory Committee Members

USPTO Seeks Further Public Input on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility

USPTO Seeking Comments on Proposed Patent Fee Adjustments

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Enhanced Patent Quality Initiative

National Cancer Moonshot

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From the Director's Blog

USPTO Releases its 2016 Performance and Accountability Report

From the Director's Blog

Better Protection for Industrial Designs through International Cooperation

From the Director's Blog

USPTO Fights Fraudulent Trademark Solicitations