U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficePatent
Inventors Assistance Center
Ask general questions about patent application procedures and USPTO processes. Staff cannot provide private legal advice.
Phone800-786-9199Local571-272-1000
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Acorium resource network
Legal / IP
Understand what kind of help you may need, then connect with official patent, trademark, legal-assistance, and business-formation resources.
Acorium does not endorse, employ, or guarantee any outside provider. Use these public contact points to investigate fit, qualifications, pricing, eligibility, and current availability for yourself.
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U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficePatent
Pro Se Assistance Center
Education and procedural assistance for inventors filing patent applications without a registered patent attorney or agent.
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Patent Pro Bono Program
Eligible under-resourced inventors and small businesses can seek free patent legal assistance through regional programs.
Emailprobono@uspto.gov
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U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeLegal Help
Find a registered patent practitioner
Use USPTO practitioner resources to identify attorneys and agents registered to practice in patent matters before the USPTO.
UseVerify registration before retaining a patent practitioner
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U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeSearch
Patent Public Search
Search U.S. patents and published patent applications by keywords, inventors, publication numbers, and other fields.
ToolFree USPTO public search
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U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficePatent
Provisional patent application information
Official information on provisional patent applications, filing requirements, forms, and limitations.
ImportantA provisional filing is not a granted patent
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U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeTrademark
Trademark Assistance Center
Ask procedural questions about federal trademark applications, registration, and related USPTO systems.
Phone1-800-786-9199 (press 1)EmailTrademarkAssistanceCenter@uspto.gov
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U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeSearch
Trademark Search
Search the federal trademark database for existing marks before deciding whether to file.
ToolOfficial USPTO trademark database
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American Bar Association — IP Law SectionLegal Help
IP pro bono programs by state
Browse listed intellectual-property pro bono and referral programs by state and region.
ImportantProgram scope, fees, and eligibility vary
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American Bar AssociationLegal Help
Free Legal Answers
Qualifying users can submit civil legal questions to volunteer lawyers through participating state programs.
EligibilityAvailability and subject coverage vary by state
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U.S. Small Business AdministrationBusiness
Register and structure a business
Official guidance on choosing a structure, registering a business, obtaining tax IDs, licenses, permits, and insurance.
UseFollow state-specific registration requirements
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Internal Revenue ServiceBusiness
Starting-a-business tax checklist
IRS checklist covering EINs, business structures, tax years, employee forms, and federal tax setup.
ToolOfficial IRS small-business checklist
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Acorium confidentiality agreement
Review the signed Acorium Confidentiality, Non-Use & Project Submission Agreement used for Acorium project submissions.
ImportantFor other NDAs or contracts, consider qualified legal counsel
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