The USPTO has multiple offices located throughout the United States. Our headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia. Discover the rich history of the USPTO through the biographies of the people who have led the agency since 1802.

Is USPTO legitimate?

Owners of U.S. trademark applications and registrations are receiving fraudulent emails that appear to originate from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) domain, @uspto.gov. These emails are a scam and do not come from the USPTO.

Who runs the USPTO?

Fred Steckler is the Chief Administrative Officer for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).