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Intellectual property
Intellectual property is a system of legal rights covering creations of the mind, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. It is governed by international treaties like the Paris Convention.
United States Patent and Trademark Office
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the Commerce Department agency that grants U.S. patents and registers trademarks, with over 13,000 employees, headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, and a history dating to the 1790 patent statute.