Filing a Patent Application/Patent Law

Guides

There are many helpful guides to the patent process. Consult DELCAT using the subject heading:

patents--united states

For example:

General Information Concerning Patents.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref T 223 .J4 U54) Located in Patent Alcove

Patent It Yourself.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref KF 3114.6 .P73x 1995) Located in Patent Alcove

Application Fees

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 - Reference (Ref KF 3165 .A3 A8) Located in Patent Alcove

This information is also available on the Attorney Roster File on the CASSIS ASSIST file.

Guide for the Preparation of Patent Drawings.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref T 223 .G85x 1993) Located in Patent Alcove

Patent Law

For information about patent law, refer to:

Code of Federal Regulations.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref KF 70 .I53)

Contains codification of federal 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)

The Code contains all general and permanent laws of the United States. Use Title 35.

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Last modified: 08/14/07