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Sep 16, 2012 · For general assistance in completing the patent forms below or to request paper copies of the forms, contact the USPTO Contact Center Division at 1-800-786-9199 (1-800-PTO-9199) or …

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4 days ago · A powerful, flexible web-based patent search application that improves the overall patent searching process. It includes two user selected interfaces that provide enhanced access to prior art.

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The SB/08c form is designed for use with the PTO/SB/08a (for citing patent documents) and/or PTO/SB/08b (for citing non-patent documents), or equivalent. The new form also has instructions to …

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency under the Department of Commerce and is responsible for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.

Apr 30, 2024 · Must the USPTO cover sheet forms (PTO-1594 Trademarks or PTO-1595 Patents) be used when submitting recordation requests in paper?

Oct 24, 2025 · Check this webpage for the latest information on the operating status of USPTO's systems and planned maintenance activities.