USPTO Trademarks Word and Image Searching
ID: ACQ-26-0395Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFUS PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICEDEPT OF COMMERCE PTOALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/36e5072520dd42dc9e1143dfe7f1843e/view
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    Description

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking vendors to provide a FedRAMP certified Software as a Service (SaaS) AI-driven word and image search tool for trademarks. This tool aims to enhance the efficiency of trademark searches, particularly for external customers and examining attorneys, by integrating advanced AI/ML capabilities to process both word and image trademarks, including those with non-Latin characters. The contract will include a 12-month base period with two additional option periods, starting on January 30, 2026, and requires strict compliance with federal regulations, including NIST standards for data security and privacy. Interested vendors must submit their responses by December 15, 2025, and direct any inquiries to Alan Elder at alan.elder@uspto.gov or Sean Dalenberg at sean.dalenberg@uspto.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alan Elder
    (703) 835-3005
    alan.elder@uspto.gov
    Sean Dalenberg
    sean.dalenberg@uspto.gov
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    USPTO Trademarks WordandImage Searching RFI_Clean 11.26.25.pdf
    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking information for a potential Request For Information (RFI) for Trademarks Word and Image Searching. The USPTO aims to enhance its trademark search system by integrating Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) models. This initiative is intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of searching for word and image trademarks, particularly those with pictorial elements and non-Latin characters, which are currently time-consuming to process. The goal is to provide both applicants and examining attorneys with a tool that can compare words and images against existing trademarks, thereby increasing application quality and reducing confusion refusals. The RFI specifies that vendors must be FedRAMP certified and provide a Software as a Service (SaaS) AI/ML-driven search tool. Responses are due by December 15, 2025, and will be used for market research to identify eligible vendors for a potential alternative competition.
    USPTO Trademarks WordandImage Searching SOW_Clean 11.26.25.pdf
    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking a vendor to provide an AI/ML-powered word and image search tool for trademarks. This tool will assist both external customers in clearance searches and examining attorneys in likelihood of confusion assessments. The vendor must provide a FedRAMP certified SaaS solution that integrates with the USPTO's existing search interface, offers transparent and explainable AI/ML capabilities, and complies with federal regulations like EOs 13960 and 14110. Key requirements include database access to all pending and registered trademarks, advanced imaging search functionalities (e.g., non-Latin character recognition, natural-language descriptions, color recognition), and detailed search design code capabilities. The contract includes a 12-month base period and two 12-month option periods, with an anticipated start date of January 30, 2026. Deliverables encompass transition plans, system security and privacy plans (SSPP), ATO achievement, training, and comprehensive usage metrics. Strict privacy, data security, and cybersecurity requirements, including NIST compliance and annual ATO re-authorization, are paramount. The system must meet high availability and responsiveness SLAs, with penalties for non-compliance.
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