This Handbook provides an overview of federal patent and trademark law. Information discussed includes types of patents and trademarks, duration of registration, requirements for obtaining, a guide to the application process, protecting your patent or trademark, and much more in 18 pages of materials.
While registering your trademark or service mark is not legally required, doing so offers several legal benefits. Below, you will find an overview of Ohio law on intellectual property licensing and four actionable tips for coming to an agreement.Getting a patent in Ohio is the same as any other state. The patent application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). (73) Filing an application without an attorney is possible, but even with some guidance it is definitely not without its challenges. This guide will help you navigate the resources we provide at The Ohio State University Libraries as a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC). Search trademarks, designs, mark owners and representatives, etc. Register Your Trademark or Service Mark in Ohio. Not all patent practitioners are lawyers; patent agents are practitioners who are qualified to file patent applications but are not licensed to practice law. You do not need to hire an attorney to apply.