USPTO @uspto

Official account of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Leading the nation and the world in intellectual property protection and policy.

 Alexandria, VA, USA
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Joined August 2008
A new class of trademark examining attorneys started at the USPTO on November 3—the first time in a year since the agency welcomed new hires into this position. Director John A. Squires participated in a meet-and-greet for them. bit.ly/3JkfsqE
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Welcome to the new class of 26 trademark examining attorneys who started on November 3. So glad you are here to join America's Innovation Agency where we make everything in American intellectual property possible. bit.ly/2N2ANBA
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Congratulations to the USPTO employees who were recognized at the @aipla Annual Meeting Oct. 31. As Director John Squires said in his remarks, "They are immensely deserving of our gratitude, and I’m so pleased that you honored them so well today." bit.ly/3XbAw5D
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On Oct. 31, Director John A. Squires delivered his first public address at the American Intellectual Property Law Association in Washington, D.C. and explained how AI will double time the agency's deliverables into the marketplace. Listen to his remarks: bit.ly/3XbAw5D
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Director John A. Squires delivered his first public remarks today at the American Intellectual Property Law Association Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. Feel the energy and read his complete remarks: bit.ly/3XbAw5D
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Watch our short video on how to recognize common trademark scams: bit.ly/3JsOeht]
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Yesterday, during the TM5 meeting, senior IP office officials from the European Union, China, Japan, Korea, and United States met at the USPTO with representatives of industry stakeholder groups to discuss a wide range of trademark topics. Learn more: tmfive.org/
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The USPTO has implemented a new approach for docketing applications filed under the Patent Prosecution Highway Program based on the pendency of non-PPH applications in the same technology area. Learn more: bit.ly/47eJ69S
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Today, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board designated as precedential a decision clarifying the real party in interest analysis, and the USPTO issued a memo explaining the reasons. See bit.ly/4oIK8AS and bit.ly/3X15cqg
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The USPTO invites the public to suggest locations for community outreach offices in states formerly served by the Rocky Mountain Office. Submit ideas to NewOffices@uspto.gov by Nov 28, 2025. For more info consult the Federal Register Request for Comments. bit.ly/4odgAeF
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This week, @USPTO hosts the annual meeting of @TM5, where leaders of the world’s five largest IP offices and industry representatives will work to strengthen the protection of trademarks around the world. Learn more: bit.ly/3Lfe5K9 #TM5 #USPTO #Trademarks
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Deputy Director Stewart represented the USPTO at the ChIPs 2025 Global Summit, speaking with Adobe Inc.’s Karen Robinson about her career history and policy changes made in PTAB proceedings. The USPTO thanks the Global Summit team for the invitation to engage—see you next year!
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This week, @USPTO hosted the 11th annual meeting and user session of @ID5, where discussions focused on cooperative efforts to strengthen industrial design rights around the world.
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The USPTO is launching the Streamlined Claim Set Pilot to evaluate how having a limited number of claims under examination impacts examination quality and pendency. Learn more: bit.ly/3Jki9s7
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Director John A. Squires led conversations about improving the global patent system with AI-based tools during the 43rd Annual Trilateral Cooperation meeting. The think tank became a ‘do-tank’ and established a Trilateral AI Working Group to meet the market.
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Keep your account secure with our new login procedure 🔒 Starting Nov. 1, you can no longer use email to verify your USPTO.gov login. Switch to a more secure method, like a security key or authenticator app, to keep your account protected: bit.ly/4nxwUGl
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USPTO Director John A. Squires concluded meetings today with @EPOorg and @JPO_JPN at USPTO headquarters for the annual meeting of the Trilateral Offices. The three offices reviewed key developments in the patent landscape, including the use of AI tools.
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Congratulations to student teams from @WashU, @UTAustin, @Calvin_Uni and @Cornell 🎉 The teams were recognized in the Collegiate Inventors Competition, connecting inventive spirit and entrepreneurship. Thanks to @InventorsHOF for hosting the competition!
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Director John A. Squires reclaimed the director’s statutory role to decide whether to institute an AIA trial proceeding for purposes of improving efficiency, consistency, and adherence to the statutory requirements for institution of trial. The change is effective on Oct 20.
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The USPTO is seeking public feedback on a proposal published in the Federal Register today to address repeated challenges to patents in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Read the proposal: bit.ly/497FMyn
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