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:

December 4, 2025 - 6:30-7:30pm - Introduction to Intellectual Property (How to protect your ideas) - Registration page!

January 29, 2026 - 6:00 - 7:00pm - Copyright and Trademark Protections for Creators - Registration Page!

Upcoming events at The Ohio State University Libraries:

October 30, 2025 - 1:00 - 2:00pm - Macabre Machinery (Halloween Outreach Event!) - Thanks for a great event!

November 20, 2025 - 10:00 - 11:00am - Introduction to Intellectual Property - Registration page!

February 10, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Intellectual Property Intro. for Creatives - Registration coming soon!

March 27, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Lucky Charms of Intellectual Property (Outreach event) - Registration coming soon!

October 29, 2025, 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Tricks and Treats of Intellectual Property (Outreach event) - Registration coming soon!