Texas 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 assistancePatent Pro Bono ProgramTexas inventors are served by TALA Patent Pro Bono for Inventors, 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 clinicsTexas inventors and entrepreneurs can obtain free legal help for both patent and trademark matters by contacting the following:South Texas College of Law clinic (patents): patent@stcl.edu or (trademarks) trademark@stcl.eduBaylor University clinic: iplawclinic@baylor.edu, (patents) patents@baylor.edu, or (trademarks) trademarks@baylor.eduSouthern Methodist University clinic (patents): patentclinic@smu.edu or (trademarks) trademarkclinic@smu.eduTexas A&M School of Law Patent Clinic: patc-info@law.tamu.eduTexas A&M School of Law Trademark & Copyright Clinic: tmc-info@law.tamu.eduIn 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. Learn to search for inventions and trademarks at PTRCsCertain 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. Texas is served by the following PTRCs:McKinney Engineering Library, The University of Texas at Austin - AustinTexas A&M University Libraries - College StationDallas Public Library - DallasFondren Library, Rice University - HoustonTexas Tech University Library - LubbockSan Antonio Public Library - San AntonioAttend inventor and entrepreneur workshops, trainings, and other events in your regionEvery 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 TexasIf 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 Texas from the list of states in the search field.Network with inventor and entrepreneur organizations in your stateInventor 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 Texas. If you represent an inventor group or nonprofit and would like to have your organization listed here, please email TexasRegionalOffice@uspto.gov.AmarilloAmarillo Inventors' AssociationSan AntonioAlamo InventorsHoustonHouston Inventors AssociationAustinAustin Inventors and Entrepreneurs AssociationAttorneys GeneralPlanoTexas Inventors Association Do you have suggestions for resources to include on this page? Please contact TexasRegionalOffice@uspto.gov.
