About Us
Information about USPTO organizational offices, executive biographies, and news updates.
Organizational Offices
The site's organizational directory references key USPTO offices that oversee patent and trademark operations.
Office of the Chief Economist
Provides economic analysis and research supporting intellectual property policy.
Office of the Commissioner for Patents
Oversees patent examination, policy, and operations across all technology areas.
Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks
Directs trademark registration, policy, and international trademark programs.
Executive Biographies
Background information on the executives leading USPTO offices is available through the About section, along with updates on USPTO news and activities.
- Biographies for senior patent and trademark leadership.
- News and announcements from USPTO offices.
- References to past Federal Register Notices, including entries from 2018.
Behind every registration number, classification code, and maintenance fee reminder sits a network of specialized offices working to keep the intellectual property system running smoothly. From the Office of the Chief Economist studying how patents and trademarks influence markets, to the Commissioner for Patents guiding examination across diverse technology areas, and the Commissioner for Trademarks shaping registration policy and international cooperation, each branch contributes a distinct piece of the larger framework. Together, these offices support inventors, practitioners, and global brand owners by interpreting laws, refining regulations, publishing guidance documents, and offering training resources. The result is a coordinated effort that helps applicants navigate applications, assignments, and appeals while keeping public tools, search databases, and educational programs accessible to anyone exploring the foundations of intellectual property rights.
News and Updates
Visitors can review organizational updates and historical notices referenced in the site structure, including Federal Register Notices from 2018.