Montana

Patent Pro Bono Program

Montana inventors are served by ProBoPat, 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

Montana inventors and entrepreneurs can obtain free legal help for patent or trademark matters by contacting:

• Seattle University School of Law at TMclinic@seattleu.edu
• Mitchell Hamline School of Law at jean.backes@mitchellhamline.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 Montana. If you represent an inventor group or nonprofit and would like to have your organization listed here, please email RockyMountain@uspto.gov.

Montana Inventors Association
406-586-1541

Blue Sky Inventors
406-259-9110

Attorneys General
406-444-2026
Justice Bldg.
215 N. Sanders
Helena, MT 59620-1401
doj.mt.gov