This Handbook provides an overview of federal patent and trademark law. Information discussed includes types of patents and trademarks, duration of registration, requirements for obtaining, a guide to the application process, protecting your patent or trademark, and much more in 18 pages of materials.
Completed application forms. Before you visit a Patent Attorney, write a description of your idea, and provide as many details as possible.In filing a patent application and paying required fees, the USPTO provides forms and an electronic filing tool. The USPTO's Patent Electronic Business Center can assist with using Patent Public Search and filing your patent application. A complete, comprehensive written description of the invention is needed. Formal drawings are not required. Click the links below to view forms and instructions in PDF format. Use AROW to complete the form and file online between January 2, 2025, and March 3, 2025. Can I fill out forms in a PDF file? Pro se personnel are available to meet with applicants to answer patentrelated questions and assist in filing their applications.