Patents for librarians

Are you a librarian looking for a better understanding of patent concepts? Do you want to be able to share reliable resources with inventors to protect their intellectual property? The USPTO's Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) program offers a free, virtual webinar January 14 from 2-3 p.m. ET that introduces patent concepts and resources for professional librarians and library staff. 

This webinar will cover: 

  • An overview of patent concepts 
  • Types of patents 
  • Parts of a patent 
  • Steps to apply for a patent 
  • PTRCs and how they can help 
  • Additional resources 

Register today

For more information, email PTRCP@uspto.gov.

Accessibility accommodation

Accessibility

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.

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