FAQs Patent Questions
Question:The official publication for patents is called the Official Gazette.
Answer: The Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office is the official journal relating to patents and trademarks.
Question:How do I obtain a copy of a patent or a patent application publication?
Answer:
Copies of patents or patent application publications, shipped via the U.S. Postal Service, may be purchased for $3 each. To order a patent copy, you must provide the patent number. To order a copy of a patent application publication, you must provide the publication number.
Question:What's a land patent?
Answer:
Land patents document the transfer of land ownership from the federal government to individuals. Our land patent records include the information recorded when ownership was transferred.
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