Washington

Patent Pro Bono Program

Washington inventors are served by the California Inventors Assistance 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

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

• Seattle University School of Law: TMclinic@seattleu.edu (trademarks)
• University of Washington School of Law: elcinfo@uw.edu (patents and trademarks) 

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

Seattle

Inventors Network
503-239-8299

Attorneys General
1125 Washington St. SE
PO Box 40100
Olympia, WA 98504-0100
atg.wa.gov