Patent Searching
on the Internet

For inventors, researchers, students and enthusiasts.
Learn how to search patents from home, using the United States Patent and Trademark Office website.

We suggest using Internet Explorer.

Patent Statistics

Consider Patent Statistics if you are researching industries, companies and technology. This tutorial shows you how to find information about patent activities.

Patent
Application Searching

For inventors and innovators.
This quick tutorial is guide to searching Patent Applications. PatApps are useful for finding information on patents that have not yet been granted.

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Patents & Trademarks
in Texas

NOT an inventor?
Browse this if you are looking for basic information about Patent and Trademark processes and searching.
Facts, trivia, and history with a Texas accent...suitable for adults and children alike!

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