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 - Thanks for a great event!

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

Upcoming events at The Ohio State University Libraries:

April 9, 2025 - The Role of Patents in Research Innovation - Thanks for joining us!

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

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