Access Key
PSU
Access is available to currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff. Must be accessed from a University Libraries' webpage (including this one) when off-campus or using campus WiFi
PSU - VPN
Access is available to currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff when connected to the GlobalProtect VPN
PSU & Alumni Library
Access is available to currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff. Members of the Penn State Alumni Association can also access a version of this resource through the Alumni Library Online
PA Residents
Access is available to all Pennsylvania residents
Community
Access is available to everyone
Intellectual Property Resources at Penn State & Beyond
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries are a Patent & Trademark Resource Center (PTRC). More information on the PTRC can be found on our Patents research guide:
Additional Resources
- Copyright PortalPenn State's copyright page to learn more about copyright and how it applies to you
- Penn State Office of Technology Management (OTM)OTM is responsible for managing, protecting, and licensing the intellectual property of faculty, graduate students, and staff at all Penn State locations
- Penn State Law Intellectual Property ClinicProvides pro bono (free) IP counseling services to individuals, start-ups and small businesses with limited financial resources
- USPTO Inventor ResourcesInformation about how to apply at the USPTO including Pro Bono assistance programs and the IP Awareness Assessment tool
Patents
For in-depth information on patents, please visit:
Additional Resources
- Google PatentsPatents from the U.S. and several other countries. Full text search available for pre-1976 U.S. patents
Access: Community
- esp@cenet - European Patent Office Database This link opens in a new windowSearch for international patents
Access: Community
Trademarks
For in-depth information on trademarks, please visit:
Additional Resources
