USPTO Corner
The United States Patent & Trademark Office has many wonderful resources for the independent inventor. Did you know that if you have a patent or trademark related question you can pick up the phone and call the USPTO and get a live person to help you. They are patient, courteous and of course very knowledgeable about all aspects of patents and trademarks. They are there to help you. Visit the USPTO’s Inventor Resource Center for more details. Don’t be afraid to call them. You never know what you may learn from your call.
News From The USPTO
The USPTO has a new Newsletter that they will be publishing on their website and to your email box. It’s filled with helpful information about the entire patent process.
You can subscribe to the newsletter by emailing inventorseye@uspto.gov The newsletter is also available at the USPTO.gov website soon.
USPTO Director Kappos Blog
Make sure you read USPTO Director David Kappos blog each week for updates from the USPTO.
http://www.uspto.gov/blog/director/
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USPTO Providing Inventors More Time & Options
After hearing concerns from many inventors across the country, the USPTO took a look at whether it can extend the current one-year requirement for converting a provisional application into a regular, non-provisional filing. While the current one-year requirement provided by law can only be amended by Congress, the USPTO has found it could achieve the essence of the request by changing their “missing parts” practice to provide for an additional 12 months to perfect a non-provisional patent application.
Have a patent question?
Call the USPTO – United States Patent & Trademark Office. They have the best customer service. Call them Toll Free 800-786-9199
Organizations for Independent Inventors
The United States Patent and Trademark Office lists inventor organizations across the country. Visit this link for the list.
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