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How Do I Conduct a Free Patent Search for My Invention Idea?

* From  Date: Wednesday, March 14 2007

If you have a great idea for an invention, you will need to make sure it hasn't already been patented. One of the best ways to make sure your invention hasn’t already been patented is to search the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Full-Text and Image Database.

The search is simple -- and free.


The Plusses and Minuses of Patenting Innovative Technology
Interview with Dr. Leroy Schwarz, Professor at the Krannert Graduate School of Management, Purdue University