🇺🇸 United States · Trademark & IP
Trademark registration, patents, copyright, official IP offices, and filing costs.
Trademarks and patents are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); copyrights are registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. Federal registration provides nationwide rights.
- Trademarks and patents are filed online with the USPTO.
- Copyright arises automatically on creation, but registration with the Copyright Office enables federal enforcement.
- International protection can be extended via WIPO's Madrid (trademarks) and PCT (patents) systems.
Official authorities
- USPTO
Federal office for trademarks and patents.
- U.S. Copyright Office
Federal copyright registration.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Government portals
- The White House — Official residence and office of the US President — executive orders, policy briefings, press releases
- U.S. Department of State — US passport and visa services, travel warnings, embassy information worldwide
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — Federal tax filing, refund status, ITIN/EIN applications, and Free File program
- USCIS — Green card, H-1B and work visas, naturalization, immigration benefits, and case status