There are many helpful guides to the patent process. Consult DELCAT using this subject search:
patents--united states
Examples:
General Information Concerning Patents.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref T223 .J4 U546) Shelved in Patent Alcove
Patent It Yourself
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref KF3114.6 .P74 1997) Shelved in Patent Alcove
Ask at the Reference Desk for information concerning fees for applications.
For additional technical information consult:
Attorneys and Agents Registered to Practice Before the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Refererence (Ref KF 3165 .A3 A8) Shelved in Patent Alcove
access this information using the Attorney Roster File on the CASSIS ASSIST file.
Guide for the Preparation of Patent Drawings
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference - Patent Alcove (Ref T 223 .G85x 1993)
For information about patent law, refer to:
Code of Federal Regulations
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref KF 70 .I53)
Contains codification of the Federal Administrations rules and regulations, general and
permanent. In the index use the subject heading "inventions and patents".
United States Code
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref K 62 1982 A2 1983)
Code contains all general and permanent laws of the United States. Use Title 35.