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Patent Pro Bono Program

Patent Pro Bono Program

Provides Patent Pro Bono support by pairing inventors with volunteer patent attorneys and agents nationwide.

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The USPTO Patent Pro Bono Program connects financially under-resourced inventors and small businesses with volunteer patent attorneys and agents through a nationwide network of independent regional programs. The program provides free legal assistance for the preparation and filing of patent applications — no cash is disbursed; the benefit is donated professional services with an estimated market v…

What this grant funds

Provides free patent application preparation and filing assistance to financially under-resourced inventors and small businesses through a nationwide network of volunteer patent attorneys and agents.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.uspto.gov