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Check the filing status of your patent application

Patent Center is available to all users to check application status and electronically file and manage patent applications in a single unified interface. Registered users can access patent applications associated with their account. Unregistered users can access published patent applications only. 

Note: New documents may not show in Patent Center immediately after you file your patent application.

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Timeline for patent application

You can check Patents Dashboard: USPTO Data Visualization Center for current processing wait times.

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If you have additional questions regarding the status of your application, contact the Application Assistance Unit (AAU)

For assistance with registering to access USPTO filing systems, contact the Electronic Business Center (EBC).

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