Searching for a Patent
Patent searching can reveal information about a process, technology, or product that may otherwise be proprietary or a trade secret.
Looking for specialized keywords and industrial jargon? Try searching Patents.
- United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Public Search
Search for full text of US patents and patent applications, and trademarks. 1790-1995 patents are TIFF images only.
- Trademark Database
- Search for trademarks through the USPTO.
- U.S. Patents via Google
Google can also be used to search the USPTO.
- Silicon Valley U. S. Patent and Trademark Office
Supported by a USPTO program and expert staff, PTDLs are the primary personalized channel for the distribution of patent and trademark information to the public.
- U. K. Patents
The official website for Intellectual Property in the United Kingdom.
- Intellectual Property Digital Library
Search the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for international patent and trademark registrations.
Patent Training Resources
Interested in a Career in Tech, working on a business idea, patent an invention?
Free events are offered on the library's 3rd floor at SJPL Works. Check out the schedule of events for resume building, interview skills, and career growth. Get help with how to patent an invention, become an entrepreneur.