The USPTO operates the Inventors
Assistance Center, which answers general questions and gives
out general patent information, refers inventors to other USPTO staff,
and helps in filling out forms.
The USPTO Inventors
Resources Web Site includes a lot of specific information
regarding patents and the patenting process.
The PatentCafe™
is a well-respected site that operates the Inventors'
Cafe™. It includes information on every aspect of patenting
for inventors.
The United Inventor's
Association is a non-profit organization. "The mission
of the UIA is to provide leadership, support, and services to inventor
support groups as well as to other organizations and individuals interested
in continuing America's role as the World's leader in innovation and
invention."
Disclaimer: The Patent Search Information site is the
work of an information specialist with over 25 years of experience and
strives to be as accurate and useful as possible. However, no information
from this site should be construed in any way as providing legal advice.
Consult an attorney if you need legal advice.