Classes
The Caltech Library periodically offers classes on patents and patent searching. The next scheduled class is on Tuesday, September 15th,, at 2pm.
Information on all Library Classes
Tutorials
- Guide to Patent Searching from the University of Texas
- How to Conduct a Preliminary US Patent Search
Patents Databases
- Delphion Intellectual Property Network (IBM) The world’s most popular online destination for researching patents.
- SurfIP Based in Singapore. "A vertical portal that offers convenient access to multiple sources in one search operation." Search European Patent Office, UK Patent Office, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and USPTO.
- USPTO The USPTO Patent database has full-text searching capabilities and you can view the full-text and images of patents.
- LexisNexis Academic Universe Search U.S. patents full-text back to 1971. In file Legal Research -> Patent Research.
Trademarks
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Kristin BuxtonOnline Chat / Networks:
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Sherman Fairchild Library, 1st floor
626-395-3410
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Contact Info:
Sherman Fairchild Library, 1st floor
626-395-3410
kbuxton AT library.caltech.edu
Subjects:
Engineering
I'm currently reading:
Outcasts United by Warren St. John
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