The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that is responsible for granting patents for new inventions and registering trademarks for goods and services. The USPTO is the federal agency responsible for administering the laws related to patents and trademarks in the United States, and it is responsible for examining and issuing patents and trademarks, maintaining records of patents and trademarks, and providing information to the public about patents and trademarks.
The USPTO is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and it has a number of satellite offices around the country. The USPTO provides a range of services to inventors, businesses, and the general public, including the ability to search and view patents and trademarks online, to file applications for patents and trademarks, and to receive assistance with patent and trademark matters. The USPTO also provides education and training programs related to patents and trademarks, and it works with other agencies and organizations to promote innovation and the protection of intellectual property rights.