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General Information About Patents

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): Official homepage of the department responsible for administering patents.
General Information Concerning Patents (USPTO) Available in Government Documents Reference Section, Call Number C 21.26/2: This pamphlet is the basic government guide to patent information. It defines what a patent is, describes types of patents, explains what can be patented and how to apply, describes the PTO's Search Room and search procedure, and lists fees.
Inventions (Patents) (WIPO): Basic definitions and explanations related to patents.
Basic Facts About Patents (USPTO) Available in Government Documents Reference Section, Call Number C 21.2:P 27/18: This small brochure answers several frequently asked questions in nontechnical language.

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