Resources are available for New York residents to help inventors and entrepreneurs learn more about protecting their intellectual property. Queens, New York Library: St. John's University Libraries Phone: 7189906201 The Queens Patent and Trademark Resource CenterCompare the best Patent lawyers near Queens, NY today. Use our free directory to instantly connect with verified Patent attorneys. Download an application to register a trademark. The first step in the patent process is determining whether an idea or invention is patentable. It must be new and nonobvious. Our firm can draft a design patent application to protect the appearance of your product and prevent your competitors from copying any aspect of your design.