Patent Classes

Science & Technology Division
330-643-9075

Class size is limited. Contact the Science & Technology division to sign up for all classes.

INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE PATENT SEARCHING
Do you have a great idea for an invention? We can show you how to do a patent search using the United States Patent & Trademark Web site. Basic computer skills and familiarity with the internet is preferred.
Saturday, September 27, 2 pm-4 pm
Saturday, October 25, 10 am-12 pm
Saturday, November 15, 10 am – 12 pm

AN INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Just like other types of property, intellectual property needs to be protected from unauthorized use. This program isan introduction to the four ways to
protect intellectual property - patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade
secrets.
Tuesday, October 21, 7-8 pm
Wednesday, November 12, 7-8 pm

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Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks – What’s the Difference?

This class was developed by librarians in the Science and Technology Division of the Akron-Summit County Library in September 2006. The primary goal of the class was to introduce people to the different types of intellectual property. Ways to protect intellectual property on the state (Ohio) or federal level was also presented.

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