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USPTO PTRC Directory

Official USPTO directory of Patent and Trademark Resource Centers for public search education nationwide.

Why this may help

May help you locate a Patent and Trademark Resource Center for public search education and database orientation.

Who they may help

  • inventors
  • entrepreneurs
  • general public

What they may help with

  • ptrc directory
  • patent search education

What they do not do

PTRCs assist with search tools and public USPTO resources — not legal advice or filing recommendations.

Geography & jurisdiction

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Availability

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