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America's Innovation Agency
About USPTO
For over 200 years, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has promoted the progress of science and useful arts by securing exclusive rights to inventors for their discoveries. The USPTO is a federal agency within the Department of Commerce, located in Alexandria, Virginia, and employs more than 13,000 people, including engineers, scientists, attorneys, analysts, and computer specialists, all dedicated to protecting U.S. intellectual property rights. At the USPTO, the talents of all colleagues enrich the workplace, and each person is valued.
Mission and direction
For over 200 years, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been dedicated to promoting scientific and artistic progress by securing exclusive rights for inventors through patents and trademarks. By protecting intellectual property, the USPTO has fostered industrial growth, innovation, and job creation, playing a crucial role in sustaining the vitality of the U.S. economy through effective mechanisms that safeguard new ideas and investments.
Company values
- Innovation
- Protection
- Inclusivity
- Diversity
- Integrity