Vermont 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 USPTO headquarters provides additional support and resources for customers in the Eastern region of the United States. Get free patent and trademark legal assistance Patent Pro Bono Program Vermont inventors are served by the Patent Pro Bono Program of New England, 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 Vermont inventors and entrepreneurs can obtain free legal help for both patent and trademark matter by contacting the Roger Williams University School of Law clinic (trademarks): bsuc@rwu.edu. This is part of a nationwide law school clinic program that provides patent and trademark applicants with assistance from law school students working under close supervision of their faculty supervisors. There are 19 clinics that serve the entire United States. Learn to search for inventions and trademarks at PTRCs 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. Vermont is served by the following PTRC: Bailey/Howe Library, University of Vermont - Burlington 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 Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont. If you represent an inventor group or nonprofit and would like to have your organization listed here, please email InnovationDevelopment@uspto.gov. Burlington InventVermont Do you have suggestions for resources to include on this page? Please contact InnovationDevelopment@uspto.gov.
