SAVE THE DATE!
Our Rocky Mountain Regional USPTO has some great virtual workshop series via WebEx over the next few months that are FREE and open to the public. If interested please visit: Rocky Mountain Region Events. For more information, contact Jessica Pierpoint.
Events to highlight this June and July:
June and July: Trademark Basics Boot Camp Series
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? Expand your knowledge and check out this step-by-step series! The event series is free, but space is limited, so register early.
- July 13th: Responding to an Office Action
- July 20th: Keeping Your Registration Alive
- July 27th: Q&A Panel
July: Path to a Patent Pt 1 and 3 of Series
- July 29th: Patent Searching
July 19th: Don't Burn Your Brand- Intellectual Property for Restaurants
Because trademark registration is a highly effective way to protect your brand, we’ll also cover:
August 5th: Innovators and Entrepreneurs- Learn about IP Basics and Helpful Resources
The discussion will cover:
August 18-20: Invention-Con 2021: Capitalizing on your Intellectual Property
Are you are a young or independent inventor, an entrepreneur, or a small business owner whose success depends on guarding your creative work? Then don’t miss your chance to learn how different types of intellectual property (IP).
Presentations and workshops will cover:
September 2nd: Innovators and Entrepreneurs-Learn about IP Basics and Helpful Resources
The discussion will cover:
September 23rd: Learn about Design Patents
This session will be useful for:
For accessibility requests, or for more information, please call 303-297-4600, email rockymountain@uspto.gov or visit us online at Rocky Mountain Regional USPTO.
Welcome to the research guide for patents, trademarks & copyright.
Wichita State University Libraries is one of 84 U.S. Patent and Trademark Research Centers (PTRCs) in the country and the only PTRC in Kansas. Since receiving this designation in 1991, we have received copies of U.S. patents and a variety of patent and trademark searching tools in both print and electronic formats, as well as extensive training in providing patent and trademark research assistance. The Library is open to the public, and we assist with preliminary patent and trademark research by appointment at no charge.
PTRC library staff are trained to use search tools to access patent and trademark information and offer assistance with various patent, trademark, and copyright consultation questions. Please note that we cannot perform patent or trademark searches for individuals and cannot give legal advice. For legal advice, please contact a registered patent attorney or agent. More specialized questions should be directed to the USPTO. Please contact Jessica Pierpoint for more information or to schedule an appointment.
What we offer:
Location and Hours:
PTRC librarians are typically available from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Visitor Parking and Parking Map
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