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Patent Law

An overview of the laws that govern patents in the U.S. and where to find them and resources to help deepen your understanding.

Other Resources

Other Patent Law Resources

Google Patents — searches patents from jurisdictions throughout the world. 

Patent It Yourself: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Filing at the U.S. Patent Office, by David Pressman. REFERENCE KF3114.85 .P74 2014.

Patent Law: A Beginner's Guide — the Library of Congress' guide.