For assistance with understanding patent search resources and general questions about patents and trademarks, please contact the librarians and staff of the Schreyer Business Library by phone (814-865-6369), or by E-mail.

Please note: Librarians and library staff are familiar with patent search resources and can demonstrate the use of computerized databases and other resources for searching. We are not likely to be familiar with mechanical, electrical, chemical or other technologies relating to your search. Additionally, we are not trained or licensed legal professionals. This means that we are not able to advise you regarding any legal matters, including whether or not your invention is patentable, nor can we provide legal assistance for you. A database of registered patent attorneys is available on the USPTO Web site.