Entrepreneurship

This site through the US Patent and Trademark Office provides resources and tips for learning about intellectual property types, applying for patents and trademarks, and other useful information tailored to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and inventors.

Maintained by the Engineering Librarian at UA Libraries, this guide provides great information on understanding, finding, and evaluating patents, especially in the context of competitive analysis.

From the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

From the USPTO.

Search this collection of resources and services offered by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to find help with application assistance, education and training, appealing or fixing an issue with your application or IP, and more. Designed for a wide range of individuals, from applicants to attorneys and business advisors.

Learn the essentials of copyright, the differences between intellectual property types (copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets), and how to navigate the copyright registration process. Created by the US Copyright Office.

Learn about the application process and how copyright applies to different kinds of works. Created by the US Copyright Office.