Multnomah County Library System is New Home For Patents and Trademarks – KXL

Oregon State University isn’t the only institution that will allow the public to apply for a patent or trademark. The Multnomah County Library system is partnering with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to become an official resource center.

The county libraries will be able to connect the public with local patent lawyers, have discussion and provide searches about patents and trademarks, and help in the application process.

Shawn Cunningham with the library says how this affiliation came about.

“Multnomah County Library is always looking for ways to help patrons learn and create,” Cunningham said.

“Becoming an official Patent and Trademark Resource Center for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is one new way that the library can help our community pursue their ambitions and goals,” Cunningham continued.

He also teased some of the festivities that will be happening at Albina Library starting tomorrow.

“We’ll have a range of programs that day, including a roundtable discussion with representatives from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,” Cunningham said.

“People will be able to (also) connect with local trusted resources, like attorneys, who can help them protect their intellectual property,” Cunningham continued.

Albina Library will mark the opening of the partnership starting at 12:30pm Wednesday.