Intellectual Property (IP) Resources
Patents/copyright/trademarks and FAQs
US Patent and Trademark Office and FAQs
Patents.com - general information
IP basics - The SBTDC publishes a tool for inventors called The Intellectual Property Guide. The guide is intended for the independent inventor or small company with little knowledge of how to develop new ideas into licensable patents or commercial products. The book answers common questions and provides guidance on commercializing an invention.
Networking/Resource identification - The SBTDC helps technology businesses identify and use North Carolina's extensive network of technical and business resources.