Patents are registered with the government of the country or region where the inventor seeks to protect their invention. In the United States, for example, patents are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which is a federal agency responsible for granting and registering patents and trademarks.
In other countries, patents may be registered with a national patent office, such as the Japan Patent Office or the European Patent Office, or with an international organization, such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Some inventors may also seek to protect their inventions in multiple countries by filing for patents in each country separately, or by using an international patent application process, such as the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), which allows for a single application to be filed and evaluated by multiple countries.
The specific requirements and procedures for registering a patent can vary by country or region, so it is important for inventors to consult the laws and regulations in their specific jurisdiction.
Patents are registered and granted by government patent offices. Each country typically has its own patent office responsible for granting patents for inventions that are filed in that country. In the United States, for example, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is responsible for granting patents to inventors in the United States. In Europe, the European Patent Office (EPO) is responsible for granting patents that are valid in multiple European countries.
It is also possible to obtain international patent protection through various international patent systems. The most well-known of these systems is the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), which allows inventors to file a single international patent application that is recognized by over 150 countries. The PCT application does not grant a patent itself, but instead, it provides a framework for seeking patent protection in multiple countries through a streamlined process.
In summary, patents are registered with the appropriate government patent office or international patent system, depending on the location and scope of protection sought by the inventor.