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Learn about patents and how to obtain a US patent from USPTO-trained staff. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9020.
Akron-Summit County Public Library has been a Patent & Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) since 1995. PTRCs are a nationwide network of public, academic and special libraries spread throughout the United States. We offer access to resources from the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) in a variety of formats, including instructional classes, books, databases and handouts.
Our USPTO-trained librarians can get you started in your preliminary patent search, and guide you to the resources to help you launch a successful business venture.
If you have a great idea for an invention then this class is for you. Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching explains what a patent is and what it can do for you, as well as the how's and why's of searching for existing patents. You will also learn how to do a preliminary patent search using the United States Patent and Trademark Office website.
Contact us at 330.643.9020 or bgsdiv@akronlibrary.org for questions.
This class will meet in the Science & Technology area on the first floor of Main Library.
Further reading about patents and patent searching:
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Science | Patent & Trademark | Business & Personal Finance |
Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.
Subject divisions include: Business, Government & Science, Culture & AV, Magazines & Newspapers, Special Collections (local history & genealogy), TechZone@Main, Teen, and a 12,000 square feet Children's Library.
Special services available at Main Library include: a Patent & Trademark Resource Center; U.S. Passport and Notary services; a Microbusiness Center; a Maker Space; a resource lab for early childhood educators; and regularly scheduled computer training classes. Also available at Main Library are more than 125 public access computers, color photocopiers/printers, laminating, scanning, faxing, and free Wi-Fi.
Specialized spaces include a 425-seat auditorium, public meeting rooms, and a used bookstore. An interior glass block walkway leads to a 600-space parking garage owned by the City of Akron. An outdoor amphitheater and landscaped park complete the complex.
60 South High Street
Akron, Ohio 44326
330.643.9000
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