Innovation Guidance and Solutions Center

US Patent and Trademark Resource Center

The Utah Tech University Library was designated a U.S. Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) on 11 October 2022. Visit the US Patent and Trademark Research Center (PTRC), Mezzanine Level of the Holland Centennial Commons (HCCLIB), during regular business hours.

PTRC can assist with:

• Access to patent search databases on the Web.
• Directing users to information and explaining the application process and fee schedule.
• Providing users a directory of local patent attorneys who are licensed to practice before the USPTO.
• Workshops on intellectual property topics.
• Assistance on how to do historical research for patents and trademarks.

Email John Burns (john.burns@utahtech.edu) or call 435-879-4712 for assistance.

John Burns

Schedule Initial Consultation with the Director

The main purpose of the Innovation Guidance and Solutions Center at Utah Tech University’s Atwood Innovation Plaza, is to guide students, faculty, and community members through the patent process.

What we do:

• Help vet ideas to see if it is already commercially available or if a patent already exists.
• Construct prototypes to gain proof of concept.
• Provide support through the patent process using local patent attorneys and their staff.

Our goal is to help people through the patent process and to help them determine if pursuing their idea, has value. In essence, we are here to nurture new ideas in hopes of building new companies for the surrounding area.

Fill out the questionnaire to schedule an appointment.

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