New Mexico

Patent Pro Bono Program

New Mexico inventors are served by the ProBoPat , 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. 

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. New Mexico is served by the following PTRCs:

Branson Library, New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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.

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

 

New Mexico Inventors Club
505-266-3541