Resource Description:

Questions answered by the resource:

Includes information on Patent and Trademark depository libraries, FAQ's and answers, and links to national and international patent and trademark sites.

• What is a patent?

• What is a trademark?

• What is a land patent?

• How do I search for land patents?

• How long does a patent search take?

• How long does a patent last?

• How long does a trademark last?

• What do the copyright and trademark symbols mean?

• What can be patented?

• How much does it cost?

• Why should I do a patent search?

• How long does a patent search take?

• Where can I do a patent search online?

• How do I get copies of patents?