How we build this directory
Which patent attorneys and agents do you list?
Patent attorneys and agents that appear in official records: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Office of Enrollment and Discipline).
What does "Verified" mean?
We matched the provider to an official record and confirmed it was active on the date shown. Each badge links to its source. If a record lapses, the badge is removed at our next update. The absence of a badge does not mean a business lacks a credential; it means we have not verified that item.
What does "Stated on provider website" mean?
Details such as services come from the provider's own website, with the page we found them on. We do not independently confirm these statements.
How do you rank providers?
A points-based score: verified records (up to 40), documented capabilities (up to 25), years registered or in business (up to 15), responsiveness (up to 10), verified customer feedback collected by us (up to 10; not yet active). We do not use star ratings from other websites. Payment never affects rank. When scores tie, we order by public-record activity in that county where a registry reports it (for example, benefit plan audits on file for employers there), then by whether the provider is based in the area, then by distance, then by name.
How does this directory make money?
Providers can pay for sponsored placement, always labeled "Sponsored", and for customer requests sent to them. Sponsorship never changes rankings.
Who receives a quote request?
Only the providers named on the form (up to 3), and only after you tick the consent box yourself.
How do I correct or remove a listing?
Use the corrections form at /corrections/. We respond within 5 business days.
Which data sources and licenses does this directory use?
Official public records for every badge and U.S. Census geography for places, as listed here.
- Official records: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Office of Enrollment and Discipline). Public records, shown as recorded, with a link to the source on every badge. Data snapshot 2026-11-04T09-44-11Z-19b30664.
- Cities, counties and boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files and 2020 Census population counts (public domain).
- Details marked "Stated on provider website" come from the provider's own website, with a link to the page.
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