Connecticut residents have access to a host of unique resources and assistance in their state. Certain libraries are designated as Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRC), which provide resources and trained staff to help customers use and understand USPTO information and filing systems. Additionally, our Northeast Regional Outreach Office and USPTO headquarters provide additional support and resources for customers in the Eastern region of the United States
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Patent Pro Bono Program
Connecticut inventors are served by the New York Tri State Program, part of the USPTO's nationwide pro bono program that matches inventors who qualify (based on income) with volunteer attorneys and patent professionals that will help you file your patent application.
Law school clinics
Connecticut inventors and entrepreneurs can obtain free legal help for both patent and trademark matter by contacting the following:
- University of Connecticut (Patent & Trademark): iplawclinic@uconn.edu
- Suffolk University Law School (Patent and Trademark): ldarden@suffolk.edu
- Western New England University School of Law (Trademark): marie.fletcher@law.wne.edu
- Roger Williams University School of Law (Trademark): bsuc@rwu.edu.
In addition to the law school clinics listed above, there are 19 law school clinics that provide free patent and trademark services to all residents of the United States regardless of location.
Network with inventor and entrepreneur organizations in your state
Inventor clubs and organizations can be a great way to connect with local inventors and entrepreneurs and open more doors to resources and opportunities. Below are a list of organizations in Connecticut. If you represent an inventor group or nonprofit and would like to have your organization listed here, please email northeast@uspto.gov.
Inventors Association of Connecticut
Connecticut Invention Convention
Attorney General
860.808.5318
55 Elm St.
Hartford CT 06141-0120
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