Answered By: Anna Xiong
Last Updated: Sep 05, 2025     Views: 221

Fondren Library is a designated Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC). PTRC staff at Kelley Center for Government Information, Data, and Geospatial Services is well trained to provide patent and trademark service. 

Location: Basement, Kelley Center for Government information, Data, and Geospatial Services. Fondren Library. Rice University.   

PTRC staff can:

  • Direct you to patent and trademark information.
  • Provide instruction on search process.

Please note:

  • PTRC staff cannot conduct patent or trademark search for you.
  • PTRC staff is not attorney and cannot provide legal advice. 
  • Please visit the USPTO for legal assistance and resources.

Please check Fondren Library's event calendar for the next scheduled patent searching class (free). OR, call for an appointment at 713-348-5483 and/or email govhelp@rice.edu.

Please explore the patent, trademark, copyright research guide.

 

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