The Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) is a national network of academic, public and special libraries that provide intellectual property services to the public. The PTRC's mission includes: Disseminating patent and trademark information, and supporting diverse intellectual property needs of the public. The Georgia Tech Library joined PTRC program in 1946 as one of the initial 22 libraries. We have all available patents issued in the U.S. since 1790 on file together with additional search tools. Currently, we provide the following resources and services:
- A dedicated patent station. This computer is dedicated for patent search in the library. If you need to use this computer to conduct your prior art search, please make a reservation by phone (404-894-4500).
- Free patent consultation and training. We provide free patent and trademark consultation and training by appointment. Please contact us by email to make an arrangement (GTPTRC@library.gatech.edu).
- Training seminars/events. We organize training programs/events, and collaborate with stake holders on special projects. Check the latest updates on Public training/events page.
For current GT students, researchers and staff - follow this link to additional GT specific resources: Patent Information for Georgia Tech community.
Disclaimer: While the library staff cannot offer legal advice, perform a patent search, assist in writing a patent application, or warrant the completeness of a patentability search, we can provide appropriate training on patent and trademark searching, and link you to the right resources for you to proceed with your invention or entrepreneur start-up ideas.