Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC)

This guide will help you navigate the resources we provide at The Ohio State University Libraries as a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC).

USPTO Virtual Events

In Person Events

Upcoming events at Columbus Metropolitan Library:

February 27, 2025 - 6:30 - 7:30pm - Patents and Trade Secrets for Entrepreneurs - Thanks for a great event!

April 24, 2025 - 6:30 - 7:30pm - Trademark and Copyright for Entrepreneurs - Registration page!

June 05, 2025 - 6:30 - 7:30pm - Patent Basics with a Patent Attorney - Registration page!

[CANCELLED] September 24, 2025 - 9:00am - 5:00pm - Patent Boot Camp with the USPTO*

[PENDING FURTHER INFO] October 18, 2025 - 9:00am - 5:00pm - Trademark Boot Camp with the USPTO*

Upcoming events at The Ohio State University Libraries:

April 9, 2025 - The Role of Patents in Research Innovation - Registration page!

October - Schedule Pending - Macabre Machinery (Halloween Outreach Event!) - Registration page!

November - Schedule Pending - Introduction to Intellectual Property - Registration page!

 

*Unfortunately these events had to be cancelled/postponed/pending for the 2025 fiscal year as they were dependent on representatives from the USPTO being able to travel to us in person to provide guidance on the types of IP, pre-filing searching, and the entire application process. We're waiting on a final decision regarding the Trademark bootcamp at this time, but we will keep everyone posted.