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What is a patent?

A patent is a legal document giving the patent owner certain exclusive rights to his/her invention for a limited time.

Patents are an excellent source of information on new technology, trends in technological development, and specific products or innovations. 

About this guide

This guide will lead you to information on

  • finding patents and search tutorials

  • free patent websites, and

  • useful information if you are a UCSD inventor.

 

If you don't find what you're looking for, please contact me or use our Ask a Librarian service.

 

useful links

  • Patent Workshops
    Patent workshops are offered quarterly for UCSD faculty and staff through Staff Education & Development.  If you are a student and wish to take this workshop, contact me at sushepherd@ucsd.edu

  • Ask a Librarian
    Please don't hesitate to ask for assistance in finding information. That's what we're here for.

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