We’ll help you develop a solid search strategy for the intellectual property you're interested in. While we’re not attorneys and can’t provide legal opinions—such as whether your invention qualifies for a patent—we’re here to support you with thorough research and connections to resources at OSU and the USPTO.

Before meeting, we recommend doing a preliminary search in patent or trademark databases and familiarize yourself with the resources on this guide.

Check out these pages learn more about the search process: 

When you're ready to talk, just press the "Contact us" button on the left. If Zoom isn’t a a good option for you, still reach out to us. We’ll find a way to assist you.

The OSU PTRC can help you create a search strategy for either patents and trademarks. What kind of intellectual property do you have?