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United States Patent and Trademark Office

Administers United States Patent and Trademark Office, managing patents and trademarks that protect invention rights.

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About

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is a federal agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce responsible for patent issuance and trademark registration. It is a fee-funded regulator with the core mission of administering IP rights processes rather than managing a broad external grant-making portfolio.

The agency supports inventors through direct service mechanisms: the Patent Pro Bono Pro…

Programs & grants under this funder
Collegiate Inventors Competition

Offers national competitions rewarding student inventors with mentorship and practical support.

Micro-Entity / Small-Entity Fee Reduction

Provides filing fee relief for qualified inventors, including reduced costs for small entities.

1 grant
Micro-Entity / Small-Entity Fee Reduction
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Patent Pro Bono Program

Provides free volunteer patent attorney support for limited-resource inventors in the United States.

1 grant
Patent Pro Bono Program
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USPTO Patent Office Programs

Administers innovation offices and spinouts in United States that are turning innovation ideas into reliable market-ready products.

Parent entityU.S. Department of Commerce
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