Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: ENGR 1100: Introduction to Engineering Experience: Patents

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Patents

Patents and patent applications can be a rich source of inspiration for engineers, whether in finding new solutions or in the improvement of existing methods and technologies.

Google Patents
Patent filings from around the world.
US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO):
The best place to learn about American patents and trademarks; the patent and appeals process ; the history of the USPTO; and the enforcement of intellectual property laws.