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Intellectual Property

Examine patents, register trademarks, and administer PTAB proceedings at USPTO.

USPTO · Commerce

16 mo

First action

3

Programs

3

Journeys / flow steps

Enter this domain

Three roles. One product surface. Citizen applies, staff adjudicates, admin configures.

Programs

Patents

Granted patent or final rejection.

~540d · license

TM

Registered trademark.

~240d · license

PTAB

Final written decision on patentability.

~180d · status

AI capabilities

  • Prior art search assist
  • Claim clarity checks
  • Trademark conflict screening

Citizen flow

  1. Classify invention or mark
  2. File application package
  3. Respond to office actions
  4. Track registration status

Operator flow

  1. Review examination quality
  2. Coordinate PTAB dockets
  3. Approve registration issues

Primary statutes

  • 35 USC § 1
  • 35 USC § 101
  • 15 USC § 1051

Why this domain is unique

IP is a rights-registration and adversarial proceedings system (patents/trademarks/PTAB) with novelty and likelihood-of-confusion tests — not benefits. Patentability and trademark distinctiveness are unique legal tests.