Patent & Trademark Resource Center
Trademark & Patent Resource Assistance
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is a Patent and Trademark Resouce Center (PTRC). PTRCs are a nationwide network of public, state and academic libraries designated by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to support the public with trademark and patent resources.
How We Can Help
- Access to resources such as Patent Public Search, a database for searching patents
- You can now access this resource At Home or In-Library.
- Direct you to information and explain the application process and fee schedule
- Connects you to search tools to conduct a patent or trademark search
- Show you a directory of local patent attorneys who are licensed to practice before the USPTO
- Show you how to track current research by company or nonprofit
Unfortunately, we are unable to assist you with the following:
- Conducting a patent/trademark search for you
- Suggesting words to use in your search
- Giving an opinion about your invention
- Interpreting USPTO rules
- Filling out forms on your behalf
- Offering legal advice of any kind