System status and availability
Check this webpage for the latest information on the operating status of USPTO's systems and planned maintenance activities.
Current status of USPTO systems
There are no current events at this time.
Upcoming planned events
Authentication Update
To address threats and meet federal security requirements, all customers must switch to a more secure multifactor authentication (MFA) method when logging into your USPTO.gov account. Starting November 1, email is no longer an option to verify your identity.
Our webpage outlines options to enhance your account security. Please note you must configure one of these methods for your account by October 31.
Patent Center Migration
The USPTO will perform a routine migration on the Patent Center from midnight-5:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, September 20.
During this migration period, Patent Center will be unavailable.
Please refer to our Filing Documents during an Outage page for other alternative filing methods.