USPTO

United States Patent and Trademark Office

A federal agency responsible for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. It operates as part of the Department of Commerce and is critical in protecting intellectual property (IP) rights. By issuing patents, the USPTO gives inventors exclusive rights to their inventions for a limited time. At the same time, trademark registration protects brand names, logos, and other goods and services identifiers from infringement.

This helps foster innovation by ensuring creators can protect and benefit from their work.

• Abbreviation: USPTO
• Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office