OC and DAV Issue Resolved
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- resolved May 19, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC
The issues with latency and not being able to load (OC) and (DAV) have been resolved. During this time, users should work in DAV and...
USPTO Outage History
USPTO is up right nowUSPTO had 10 outages in the last 2 years — averaging 0.4 incidents per month.
There were 10 USPTO outages since April 21, 2026. Each is summarised below — incident details, duration, and resolution information.
Trademarks introduces AI features to make your experience easier
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- monitoring Apr 21, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC
[[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert Trademarks introduces AI enhancements to t rademark search and Trademark Center We’re introducing artificial intelligence (AI) features to make your trademark search...
The USPTO wishes you, Mr. McConaughey, and his attorneys, a fantastic April Fool's Day!
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- monitoring Apr 21, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC
The USPTO wishes you, Mr. McConaughey, and his attorneys, a fantastic April Fool's Day!
SOaR Training: learn to search like an examiner
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- monitoring Apr 21, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC
[[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert Learn to search like an examiner Are you interested in learning how to use the Patent Public Search tool (PPUBS) to search...
USPTO announces agentic AI-assisted evaluator for patent eligibility determinations
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- monitoring Apr 21, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC
[[VIEW_THIS]] Press Release USPTO announces agentic AI-assisted evaluator for patent eligibility determinations ALEXANDRIA, VA—As part of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) continued efforts...
USPTO announces pre-order procedure regarding substantial new question determination in ex parte reexamination proceedings
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- monitoring Apr 21, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC
[[VIEW_THIS]] Patent Alert USPTO announces pre-order procedure regarding substantial new question determination in ex parte reexamination proceedings The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)...
Outgoing Email Service Interruption
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- monitoring Apr 21, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC
The USPTO is currently experiencing a partial outgoing email service interruption. Agency email may be delayed or not delivered at all to email addresses with...
USPTO Hour: Patent Trial and Appeal Board updates and priorities
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- monitoring Apr 21, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC
In this session of our USPTO webinar series, get an introduction to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), learn about the PTAB's priorities, and hear from PTAB leadership.
Search USPTO.gov
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- monitoring Apr 21, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC
<p>Search <a href="http://www.uspto.gov">www.uspto.gov</a></p>
New IP Policy Bulletin explores generative AI’s role in design patents
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- monitoring Apr 21, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC
[[VIEW_THIS]] USPTO Alert New IP Policy Bulletin explores generative AI’s role in design patents A new IP Policy Bulletin from the U.S. Patent and Trademark...