Nebraska

Patent Pro Bono Program

Nebraska inventors are served by the Pro Bono 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

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

• University of Nebraska College of Law at eclinic@unl.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. 

Certain libraries throughout the United States are designated as Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), which provide resources and trained staff to help customers use and understand USPTO information and filing systems. Nebraska is served by the following PTRC:

UNL College of Law – Schmid Law Library - Lincoln

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

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 Nebraska from the list of states in the search field.

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 is a list of organizations in Nebraska. If you represent an inventor group or nonprofit and would like to have your organization listed here, please email RockyMountain@uspto.gov.

Lincoln Inventors Association
402-545-2179

Attorneys General
402-471-2682
State Capitol
P.O.Box 98920
Lincoln, NE 68509-8920
www.ago.state.ne.us