The
United States Patent and Trademark Office A Helping Hand
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How to contact the Office of Independent Inventor Programs: Call us at
703 306-5568 Or mail your communication to: The
Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks NOTE: For information concerning specific matters pending before the PTO, contact the Patent or Trademark Examining Operation directly. To receive general information about patents and trademarks, call 1-800 PTO 9199.
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The
Office
of Independent Inventor Programs was established in 1999.
Reporting directly to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks,
the office provides independent inventors and entrepreneurs a direct
channel to the highest levels of the PTO.
Your feedback and input relative to PTO issues of concern will be
heard. � The principal mission of this office is to ensure PTO-based support and encouragement of independent inventors and small business concerns through focused, innovative activities and projects.
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Improved
responsiveness to inventor needs through a network of customer service
centers within each major patent and trademark examination division. �
Regular
reviews of PTO rules and procedures for the purpose of simplifying the
process, eliminating red tape. � Aggressive PTO projects to counter the growing menace of fraudulent invention marketing firms.
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It's about education. | |
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Increased
PTO participation in inventor and entrepreneur conferences and seminar
programs. �
Establishment
of a PTO Patent Academy based inventor and entrepreneur education
initiative, called the Saturday
Seminar Series. �
Outreach
Teams visiting regional inventor and entrepreneur organization meetings,
bringing patent and trademark information and issue discussions to the
grassroots level. �
Development
of state-of-the-art educational tools and delivery modes including
distance learning, virtual classrooms and Internet-based systems.
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It's about communication. | |
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An
open doorway where the independent inventor community can bring concerns
and input with respect to both the Patent and Trademark Systems. �
Expanded
PTO Web site with pages dedicated to serving the special needs and
interests of the independent inventor and entrepreneur. �
Roundtable
discussions concerning policy issues and PTO operational matters where the
independent inventor community is guaranteed a place at the table. |