Find out how to apply for and maintain a patent in the U.S., and learn about helpful resources.

In modern usage, the term patent usually refers to the right granted to anyone who invents something new, useful and non-obvious.

Search and read the full text of patents from around the world with Google Patents, and find prior art in our index of non-patent literature.

Oct 21, 2025 · The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants U.S. patents and registers trademarks. Its mission is to drive U.S. innovation and global competitiveness for the …

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the agency responsible for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.

Aug 29, 2025 · Researchers can use this site to search 157.2 million patent records from over 95 jurisdictions, as well as scholarly works and technical literature. The USPTO offers the …

6 days ago · Patent, a government grant to an inventor of the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention, usually for a limited period. Patents are granted for new and …

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Jan 13, 2025 · A patent is a right granted to an inventor by the federal government that gives the inventor exclusive rights to that invention. These rights prohibit others from making, selling, or …