As of April 18, 2023, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) only issues electronic patent grants (eGrants). eGrants are available as pdf files through Patent Center, the USPTO’s electronic patent application filing and management system. The electronic patent grant is the official statutory patent grant. To see a sample, click here. For all patents issued prior to April 18, 2023, the issued paper patent will still be the official statutory patent grant. Ceremonial paper copies of patents will still be available for purchase. A presentation and certified copies are also available for a fee.
