Patent Registration

New inventions can be protected by registration of a patent.  A patent is the certification of possession granted to new inventors.  Patents are not registered with any branch of North Dakota government.   The United States Commissioner of Patents & Trademarks registers patents.

Information and forms to file a patent may be obtained from the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks or contact the Commissioner of Patents & Trademarks:

Commissioner of Patents & Trademarks
Department of   Commerce
Washington DC 20231
Patent or general trademark information:  703-305-8716
Patent searches:  703-308-0595
Automated line for patent assistance:  800-786-9199

This information was provided by the North Dakota Secretary of State.