Useful Publications
Information Sources in Patents (ebook) by Call Number: ebookISBN: 9783110235128Publication Date: 2011Follow the link beside "Linked Resources" to access the ebook.
- A-State Catalog Search for Patent PublicationsLinks to a search of the A-State Catalog for a variety of publications (government documents, books, ebooks, etc.) about patents.
Welcome
This page provides information and links to library resources about patents and other forms of intellectual property such as trademarks and copyright. While we can provide information about patents and intellectual property, the Library is unable to provide guidance on developing or applying for patents.
Intellectual Property Resources
- US Patent & Trademark OfficeThe US Government's portal for all things Patent and Trademark-related.
- USPTO SearchA list of resources for searching for patents, including basic search.
- Trademark Electronic Search ServiceThis page is the starting point for researching trademarks through the federal government.
- Trademark Electronic Application SystemThis page is the starting point for applying for trademark.
Patent Databases
- Google Patents - Advanced SearchSearch full text (PDF) of patents from 1790-present. Advanced Search allows searching by assignee, inventor, date, etc. Monitor patents with RSS feeds for searches.
- USPTO Web Patent Database1975-present: Search by number, dates, assignee, inventor, title, abstract, U.S. and international classifications and many other fields. 1790-1974: search by patent number only.
- EspacenetEspacenet offers free access to more than 80 million patent documents worldwide, containing information about inventions and technical developments from 1836 to today.
- FreepatentsonlineFree chemical structure searching of US patents. Requires free registration.
Patent Searching
Full and comprehensive patent searching for the purposes of patent filing and application should be conducted at the Patent and Trademarks Office Public Search Facility or a Patent and Trademarks Depository Library. The advice of a patent attorney is strongly recommended.
Patent Searching Made Easy - 4th Edition by Call Number: T210 .H58 2007ISBN: 9781430326403Publication Date: 2007
In Arkansas
- Arkansas Inventors NetworkThe Arkansas Inventor’s Network promotes product invention, new ideas, and innovation within the state of Arkansas.
- Arkansas State Library Patents & TrademarksThe Arkansas State Library is designated a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- ASU Intellectual Property & Technology TransferFor ASU affiliated persons
