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HIST 4475: History of Design
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HIST 4475: History of Design
Updated for Prof. Howard's class, updated Spring 2023
Welcome
Background Information Resources
Find Articles, Books, and Videos
Selected E-books
Newspapers
Videos on Design
Primary Sources for Research
Patent Information
Patent Information Resources
E-books on Patents & Trademarks
How to Evaluate Sources
How to Cite Sources
Writing about Art & Design
Patent Information Resources
European Patent Office (EPO)
Official European agency for granting and providing access to patents.
Google Patents
Easier to use than the USPTO website, but not as complete.
The Lens
Provides access to the world's patent documents integrated with scholarly and technical literature, as well as regulatory and business data.
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.
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Resources
Free searching of patents, global brands, and global design registrations.
E-books on Patents & Trademarks
Creating a Brand Identity:: A Guide for Designers
by
Catharine Slade-Brooking
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 1780675623
Publication Date: 2016
Brand Naming: The Complete Guide to Creating a Name for Your Company, Product, or Service
by
Rob Meyerson
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 1637421559
Publication Date: 2021
Designing Brand Identity: An Essential Guide for the Whole Branding Team
by
Alina Wheeler
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 1118980824
Publication Date: 2017
Patent Fundamentals for Scientists and Engineers
by
Thomas T. Gordon
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 1138434752
Publication Date: 2017
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