Patent & Trademark Resources on the Web

Presents a flowchart with links to additional information.

Basic overview of U.S. patent process.

Provides links to a variety of sources and manuals.

Reference source on patent applications practices and procedures.

staff answer general questions about examining policies and procedures. The center is staffed by retired examiners

John Calvert and give a brief overview for inventors.

Offers this 18 minute video as an introduction to patents for jurors. It is a very helpful first look at the patent system. The content is still accurate and relevant. The video was done in 2002 when the USPTO was in Crystal City.

Includes a basic introduction to patents and searching using Patent and Trademark Depository Library Program and classification tools and databases. This 30 minute video shows searching on the USPTO's web site.

Uses a question and answer format. The site also includes "On-Line Chat Transcripts," and "FAQs from Previous Chats."

Independent Inventor Tutorial Training Course is available on Patent and Trademark Workstation in Engineering Library.

Government program to prevent intellectual property piracy.
More in-depth information and country toolkits are available.