Connecticut

Patent Pro Bono Program

Connecticut inventors are served by the New York Tri State 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

Connecticut inventors and entrepreneurs can obtain free legal help for both patent and trademark matter by contacting the following:

• University of Connecticut (Patent & Trademark): iplawclinic@uconn.edu
• Suffolk University Law School (Patent and Trademark): ldarden@suffolk.edu
• Western New England University School of Law (Trademark): marie.fletcher@law.wne.edu
• Roger Williams University School of Law (Trademark): bsuc@rwu.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. 

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.

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.

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

Inventors Association of Connecticut

Connecticut Invention Convention

Attorney General
860.808.5318
55 Elm St.
Hartford CT 06141-0120