USPTO
Glossaries
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USPTO | The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is an executive agency within U.S. Department of Commerce that issues patents and trademarks to applicants. It is unique among all the federal agencies because it operates solely from fees collected by patent and trademark applicants, and not tax dollars. The USPTO is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and include satellite offices in Dallas, Denver, Detroit, and San Jose. |