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Intellectual Property

Association of University Technology Managers A non-profit association of professionals who obtain and manage intellectual property resulting from research at universities, nonprofit research institutions, and teaching hospitals worldwide.

Delphion Network
A IBM SpinOut that lets you search and view patent documents from the U.S. free, as well as Europe, Japan and World Intellectual Property Organization for a reasonable fee. 

EPO Patent Information service World's largest free patent information service.

European Patent Office European patent-granting authority.

Glossary of Terms Offered by Washington State University.

Independent Inventors Resources Excellent introduction to intellectual property law from the USPTO.

Intellectual Property Mall A comprehensive compendium of resources and links to just about every website relating to IP.

MIT's Handbook for Inventors One of the best introductory guides available online.

US Patent and Trademark Office Information on the patent and trademark process straight from the people who make the rules.

USPTO Trademark Database Free searchable database.

World Intellectual Property Organization A United Nations' agency which promotes intellectual property protection throughout the world.

 

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