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United States Patents

Patent & Trademark Subject Guide


Official Sites
United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
Patent & Trademark Depository Library Association (PTDLA)
U.S. Code Title 35 - Patents
Peer to Patent


Additional Search Tools
Pat 2 PDF great site for viewing and printing patents in PDF format
U.S. Patent Number Guide
Google Patents
PATENTSCOPE - Search US and Foreign Patents, allows for visualization of data
Patent Lens - Regularly updated US and foreign patent database
Free Patents Online
SumoBrain
Patent Pal Information Toolbar


Classification Search Tutorials
USPTO Audio Visual Tutorial Please turn on your speakers
Auburn Library Audio Visual Tutorial Please turn on your speakers
Text Tutorial Read through the steps as you search the USPTO website yourself in an adjoining screen


Other Sites of Interest
Intellogist - For researching patent resources in different countries, comparing search databases, and best practices on prior art searching
Patent Buddy - Social networking site for those researching US Patent attorneys, agents and organizations
Patent Librarian's Notebook
Patent Law Resources