The Library has a number of videos relating to patent searching and patent information in general. These videos provide a general overview of some of the issues involved in obtaining a patent. All of these videos are located in the Media Unit on the lower level of Morris Library and must be viewed in the library. Ask for the video by its VHS number when requesting a video at the Media desk. You will need your University ID when requesting a video. If you are not a member of the University of Delaware community, please ask for a video permission slip at the Reference Desk before asking for a video. If you have any questions after viewing one of the videos, please contact the Patent Librarian.
The Patents Video
LOCATION: Morris Library - Media - Lower Level (VHS 4143)
Provides an overview of the process of securing U.S. and foreign patent rights.
With accompanying text. 40 minutes.
Patents, the search begins
LOCATION: Morris Library - Media - Lower Level (VHS 870)
A very brief overview of how a patent search is done. A good introduction to the basic
principles involved, recommended for first time patent searchers. 15 minutes.
Avoiding the patent expense
LOCATION: Morris Library - Media - Lower Level (VHS 2843)
Explains how to determine when a patent is a good investment, what questions to ask a patent
attorney, how to get investors to pay for a patent, and how to make a patent work to the inventor's
advantage.
Effects of GATT and NAFTA on PTO practice
LOCATION: Morris Library - Media - Lower Level (VHS 3666)
Discusses patent practice changes resulting from legislation for the NAFTA (December 1993) and
GATT Uruguay Round (December 1994) and their impact on the 20-year patent term for existing and
future patents. Also discusses the new type of provisional patent application. 62 minutes.
A Bicentennial Tribute: women inventors and the patent system
LOCATION: Morris Library - Media - Lower Level (VHS 1838)
Focuses on the exhibit honoring women inventors which opened the Bicentennial Celebration
activities in January 1990. 20 minutes.
