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Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC)

General Information

This guide is designed to help you navigate the information provided by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

 

The USPTO website (www.uspto.gov) is the official platform for accessing patent and trademark information in the United States. Whether you're looking to apply for a patent, check the status of a patent application, or perform patent searches, this site offers a wealth of resources. Key sections include:

  • Patents: Find information on applying for patents, searching for existing patents, and understanding patent classifications.
  • Trademarks: Learn how to register and search trademarks.
  • Intellectual Property Policy: Informe about IP policy developments, international treaties, and collaborations aimed at strengthening intellectual property systems.

  • Learning and Resource: Includes video tutorials, webinars, guides, and tools to support learning and empower users to navigate the intellectual property system effectively.

 

Texas Regional USPTO office

The Southwest Regional Outreach Office, or Texas Regional Office provides localized services, offering support to inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses within their regions. They offer resources for patent and trademark filings, host educational workshops, provide outreach programs, and facilitate access to USPTO services such as patent examinations, public searching, and one-on-one assistance with intellectual property questions. These office helps bridge the gap between the USPTO and local communities.

 

The Southwest Regional Outreach Office is in downtown Dallas, Texas. 

207 South Houston St., Suite 159
Dallas, Texas 75202

Phone: 469-295-9000
Email: southwest@uspto.gov  

Regular hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT. Closed on federal holidays.