Useful Publications

- Information Sources in Patents. Stephen Adams, Ed. 2nd ed. Munich: K. G. Saur, 2006. 236 pp. The author discusses patent information within the context of the current legal framework for patents both from a national and international perspective.
- A Guide to Filing a Design Patent Application
- A Guide to Filing A Non-Provisional (Utility) Patent Application
- General Information About 35 U.S.C. 161 Plant Patents
- Books and guides to patent filing in the MSU LibrariesLink to the MSU library catalog to find available guides and handbooks.
General Patent Information
Please note:
- MSU Libraries does not collect the full text of patents in any format.
- U.S. patent and trademark depository libraries have U.S. patent collections and can provide some assistance with searching patents. many also have non-U.S. patent collections.
- MSU libraries staff cannot provide legal advice or assistance in patent filing.
United States Patent Office
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office provides information,
publications, forms, guides and services on searching and registering
for patents and trademarks. See in particular:
Patents and Inventions - Brochures and Forms
Information from MSU's Office of Intellectual Property for MSU employees.
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