Montana Selected as First Western IP Engagement Office

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has selected Montana as the site for a new USPTO Community Engagement Office, the first dedicated office of its kind in the western United States. Establishing a permanent, physical USPTO presence in Montana ensures that inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the region have direct connection to federal intellectual property (IP) resources. A local engagement office (to be located at Montana State University) will provide personalized support, IP education, and guidance tailored to Montana’s technology ecosystem.