Vermont

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 trademark matters by contacting:

• Roger Williams University School of Law clinic (trademarks): bsuc@rwu.edu

In addition to the law school clinic 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. Vermont is served by the following PTRC:

Bailey/Howe Library, University of Vermont - Burlington

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

 

Burlington

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