Alabama

Alabama residents have access to a host of unique resources and assistance in their state. Expand the categories below to see what is available to you. Additionally, our Texas Regional Office provides additional support and resources for customers in the Southern region of the United States.

Get free patent and trademark legal assistance

Patent Pro Bono Program

Alabama inventors are served by the Birmingham Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program (BBVLP) Patent 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

There are 19 law school clinics that provide free patent and trademark services to all residents of the United States regardless of location.

Learn to search for inventions and trademarks at PTRCs

Certain libraries throughout the United States 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. Alabama is served by the following PTRCs:

Ralph Brown Draughon Library - Auburn
Birmingham Public Library - Birmingham

Attend inventor and entrepreneur workshops, trainings, and other events in your region

Every day the USPTO hosts events across the country geared just for aspiring inventors and entrepreneurs, from trademark basics to patent search workshop. Check our USPTO event calendar and find something near you today.

Find a registered patent attorney or agent in Alabama

If you intend to hire an attorney (recommended), the USPTO maintains a roster of active patent attorneys and agents registered with the USPTO. Find an attorney or agent by selecting Alabama from the list of states in the search field.

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

Columbus

Columbus Phenix City Inventors Association
www.cpcinventorsassociation.org

Invent Alabama
866-745-6319

Montgomery

Attorneys General
State House
11 S. Union St.
Montgomery, AL 36130
ago.state.al.us

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