Washington 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 Western Regional Outreach Office provides additional support and resources for customers in the West Coast region of the United States.
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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.
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 Washington. If you represent an inventor group or nonprofit and would like to have your organization listed here, please email western@uspto.gov.
Seattle
Attorneys General
1125 Washington St. SE
PO Box 40100
Olympia, WA 98504-0100
atg.wa.gov
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