Examination Guidance and Training Materials | USPTO
A new version will be prepared to reflect changes in the law since 2008, including any required clarifications due to developments in the law relating to 35 U.S.C. 112. The next revision will be posted as soon as it is available. [ARCHIVED] Written Description Guidelines Training Materials (2008) [PDF] 35 U.S.C. 112(b)
Laws & Regulations | USPTO - United States Patent and Trademark Office
The information provided on this webpage and in this document is not the official legal publication of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), United States Code (U.S. Code), and/or Congressional material. This information is a USPTO-created editorial compilation of material maintained by the USPTO for the public’s convenience and is not meant to serve as an official source of primary legal ...
eCFR :: Title 37 of the CFR -- Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the official legal print publication containing the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) is a continuously updated online version of the CFR. It is not an official legal edition of the CFR.
U.S. Code: Title 35 — PATENTS | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal ...
The repeal of sections 1–9, 11, 12 of the Act of Congress approved February 1, 1952 (ch. 4, 66 Stat. 3) [sections 151 to 159 of former Title 35], shall not affect any rights or liabilities existing on the date of approval of this Act [July 19, 1952].An order of secrecy issued under or in effect under the repealed Act and in effect on the date of approval of this Act, shall be considered as ...
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 37- Patents, Trademarks, and ... - WIPO
United States of America - Year of Version: 2023 - Revised: July 1, 2023 - Implementing Rules/Regulations - Trademarks Laws Treaties Judgments Browse By Jurisdiction. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 37 ... The rules governing the suspension of USPTO proceedings and attorney recognition in trademark matters are also amended. Finally, a new ...
Patent Laws - USPTO.report Resources
The first patent law was enacted in 1790. On July 19, 1952, the patent laws were codified in Title 35, United States Code. The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, Public Law 112-29, 125 Stat. 284 (September 16, 2011) revised Title 35 effective March 16, 2013 to change the U.S. patent system from a “first to invent” system to a “first ...
An Introduction to Patent Regulations | Fish - Fish & Richardson
The PTO helps promulgate rules governing patents (Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations). It also maintains and publishes a guide for both patent examiners and practitioners called the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP), which explains the PTO's interpretation of its rules and procedures, as well as case law the PTO must follow.
Patent Law in the U.S. | 3 Important Sections | USPTO Rules
The USPTO implements the patent law in 35 U.S.C. through the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Manual of Patent Examination Procedure (MPEP). There are many rules and procedures to apply for a patent, and all of the details matter. An inventor may file their own patent application, but the process is complex, the documentation must be ...
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) | Wex | US Law | LII ...
The USPTO operates pursuant to statutes passed by Congress and rules governing USPTO proceedings established by the USPTO that are consistent with law. The USPTO is headquartered within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in Alexandria, Virginia and currently has satellite offices in Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Detroit, Michigan; and ...
How to Find Laws and Regulations | USPTO
This is the job of the regulations, which govern the day-to-day business of the federal government. Regulations are written by the government agencies responsible for the subject matter of the laws. The United States Patent and Trademark Office writes the regulations concerning patents and trademarks which are found in Title 37 of the CFR.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) - USAGov
Federal laws and regulations Indian tribes and resources for Native Americans Federal, state, territory, county, and municipal courts U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the agency responsible for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. Website. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ...
Patent Law in the United States (Bitlaw)
Patent Law in the United States. ... U.S. Regulations relating to patents (Jan. 2018) MPEP: Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (9th Ed., ... (35 U.S. Code), which established the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the USPTO). The most common type of patent is a utility patent. Utility patents have a duration of twenty years from the ...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - FindLaw
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a federal agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce. The USPTO grants patents and registers trademarks to entrepreneurs in the United States. The USPTO also guides intellectual property policy to: The President of the United States; U.S. government agencies; The Secretary of Commerce
The United States Patent and Trademark Office - USPTO.report Resources
The USPTO administers the patent laws as they relate to the granting of patents for inventions, and performs other duties relating to patents. Applications for patents are examined to determine if the applicants are entitled to patents under the law and patents are granted when applicants are so entitled. The USPTO publishes issued patents and ...
USPTO Announces New “Workload Management” Bifurcated Discretionary ...
On March 27, 2025, following up on the new Fintiv guidance from earlier in the week, the USPTO announced new Interim Processes for PTAB Workload Management (“Discretionary Denial Memo”). These processes, aimed at “ensur[ing] that the PTAB continues to meet its statutory obligations as to ex parte appeals, while continuing to maintain its capacity to conduct AIA proceedings,” create a ...
US Patent Rules: Everything You Need to Know - UpCounsel
US patent rules are contained in the Patent Act of 35 U.S. Code, which established the USPTO (the United States Patent and Trademark Office). ... The major areas where the USPTO changed its rules are as follows: The Lasso rule (multi-application claim recombination). a "2+1" continuation limitation rule. a "5/25" claim limitation rule.
Guidance documents | USPTO
The manual describes current practice and procedure under the applicable authority and incorporates amendments to the Trademark Rules of Practice, Trademark Act and Federal Rules, and updates in case law. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Manual of Procedure (issued June 2019) [USPTO-TTAB-1] TTAB proceedings
First-to-File: A Game-Changer in US Patent Law
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The Complete Guide to Utility Patent Requirements in 2025
The majority of patent applications submitted to the USPTO each year are for nonprovisional utility patents. Filing a nonprovisional utility patent application electronically via the USPTO’s Patent Center or through mail and hand delivery streamlines the process and ensures timely submission of a united states patent.