Head of STEM for Engagement and Outreach
John Meier
Contact:
408H Paterno Library
814-867-1448
Welcome
As a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), the Pennsylvania State University Libraries has a mission to support both our students and the public with finding patent and trademark information along with locating application materials. This guide will help you get started in trademark research and find the best sources of information. Contact the library for detailed questions or to set up an appointment for yourself or a guest speaking appearance for your class or group.
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PatentsGuide on locating and using patents
Trademark websites
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U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeInformation on how to register a U.S. trademark
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Penn State Office of Licensing Programscontact the Office of Licensing programs for questions about Penn State marks
Trademark Searching
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Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS)Provides for on-line searching of existing trademark application and registration information. TESS provides public access to the same text and image database of trademarks as is currently provided to examining attorneys at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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Trademark Manual of Identification and Classification of Goods and ServicesA searchable list of classifications for trademarks, groups of similar goods and services
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Global Brand Databasefree search system for trademarks that includes image searching.
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Monitor (Madrid)The World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) database that searches Madrid international trademarks
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Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM)information on European Union trademarks with multiple trademark and design mark search tools
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Trademark by ISBN: 9781413319521Publication Date: 2013-08-30Protect your trademark and business with this book written by attorneys
