The first US patent was issued in 1790, the first Superintendent of Patents was recognized as separate from the Department of State in 1802, and the US Patent and Trademark Office was created by a revision of patent laws in 1836.

There are not training offered from the patent office on getting a patent. The patent office advises you to seek guidance from a trademark/patent attorney. A good attorney is highly suggested by the patent office. As a convenience, they have a roster of local Patent Attorneys.

Harold Fisher has written:

'Canadian patent law and practice' -- subject(s): Patent laws and legislation, Patent practice, Canada, Canada. Patent Office

Robert Jehan has written:

'European patent decisions' -- subject(s): European Patent Office

Confederate Patent Office was created in 1862.