Louisiana

Patent Pro Bono Program

Louisiana inventors are served by The Ella Project, 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

Louisiana inventors and entrepreneurs can obtain free legal help for both patent and trademark matters by contacting:

• Southern University Law Center (patents and trademarks): sulctechclinic@gmail.com
• Tulane University Law School (patents and trademarks): TLSIPLab@tulane.edu 
• South Texas College Of Law Houston (patents): patent@stcl.edu or (trademarks): trademark@stcl.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. 

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 Louisiana. If you represent an inventor group or nonprofit and would like to have your organization listed here, please email southwest@uspto.gov.

Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL)
337-482-6728
2250 Johnston St
Lafayette, LA 70503

Attorneys General
225-326-6000
P.O. Box 94095
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4095
ag.state.la.us