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USPTO Patent Pro Bono Directory
Official USPTO hub for regional Patent Pro Bono programs that may connect qualifying inventors with volunteer practitioners.
Why this may help
May help if you may qualify for regional pro bono patent assistance — each program sets its own income and readiness requirements.
Who they may help
- financially under resourced inventors
What they may help with
- pro bono patent assistance
What they do not do
Eligibility varies by region and program. This link does not mean you qualify — consider asking a partner about requirements that may apply.
Geography & jurisdiction
United States — United States
Eligibility
Regional programs set income, knowledge, and invention-readiness requirements. SmartProBonoIP does not determine eligibility.
Availability
Eligibility required
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