Most patents are valid for 20 years in the U.S. from the date the application was filed with the USPTO, although there are circumstances where exceptions are made to extend … See more

There are three types of patents available in the United States: utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. Each has its own specifications and durations. A patent can also b… See more

Before making a formal application, an applicant should research the Patent and TrademarkOffice's database to see if another person or institution has claimed a patent for … See more

The USPTO receives more than 500,000 patent applications per year with just over 300,000 of them granted.The agency had over 14,000 employees in 2023, of whom approximat… See more