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Learn about intellectual property and how to protect your creative work with United States Patent and Trademark Office-trained library staff. Register to receive a Zoom event link.
Akron-Summit County Public Library is a Patent & Trademark Resource Center. Designated a PTRC in 1995, the library is part of a nationwide network of public, academic and special libraries spread throughout the United States. We offer access to resources from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in a variety of formats, including instructional classes, books, databases and handouts.
Join us for four weekly lunchtime sessions where our USPTO-trained librarians will help you learn more about intellectual property. Dates and topics are below. Register for one, some, or all:
March 3 - Copyrights
March 10 - Patents
March 17 - Trademarks
March 31 - Trade Secrets
This is a free, virtual program taking place via Zoom. A Zoom link and instructions will be emailed to all registrants the week of the program.
Contact the Science & Technology Division at 330.643.9075 or stdiv@akronlibrary.org with questions.
For further reading about intellectual property checkout these items from our collection:
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Science | Patent & Trademark | Business & Personal Finance |
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