The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is vital to the American innovator. At the cutting edge of innovation, the agency grants patents and registers trademarks throughout American industries, keeping up with an overwhelming demand of applications. In FY 2010, the Patent Business Unit examined 522,407 applications and the Trademark Business Unit processed 367,027 applications. As the agency strives to protect new ideas and investments, it also looks to drive innovation in the way its employees work.
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