RESOURCES FOR INVENTORS

Agricultural Research Service
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www.ars.usda.gov

American Bar Association (ABA)
750 North Lake Dr., Chicago. IL 60611
"http://www.abanet.org/intelprop">www.abanet.org/intelprop (IPL Section)

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 203, Arlington, VA 22202
www.aipla.org

The Canadian Industrial Innovation Centre
An organization dedicated to assisting Canadian inventors and innovative companies with services such as invention evaluation, technology due diligence, market research and education programs.
"http://www.innovationcentre.ca">www.innovationcentre.ca

Copyright Office
Information on copyright registration, law and protection by the Library of Congress.
www.copyright.gov

Direct Marketing Association
212-768-7277
www.the-dma.com

Electronic Retailing Association
800-987-6462
www.retailing.org

Federal Trade Commission
Check this out before you get involved with any invention marketing company!!
"http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/invnalrt.htm">http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/invnalrt.htm

Infomercial Monitoring Service Inc.
610-328-6902
www.imstv.com

Inventors' Digest magazine
Articles, advice, resources for inventors. A one-year
subscription costs $35 and includes 4 magazines, 8 newsletters PLUS subscriber-only website access.
"https://www.inventorsdigest.com/ME2/dirsect.asp?sid=BDC90DA575834899B114B25D04F0CC6E&nm=Inventors%27+Digest+Magazine">
www.inventorsdigest.com

Licensing Executives Society
"http://www.usa-canada.les.org">www.usa-canada.les.org

Minnesota Inventors Congress
Non-profit organization that provides support for inventors.
PO Box 71, Redwood Falls, MN 56283-0071
1-800-468-3681
www.invent1.org

MIT Technology Licensing Office
MIT source for patenting, licensing, trademarking and copyrighting of intellectual property developed at MIT
"http://web.mit.edu/tlo/www/">http://web.mit.edu/tlo/www/

National Council of Intellectual Property Law Associations (NCIPLA)
1255 23rd St., NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037
www.ncipla.org

National Science Foundation
Promotes the progress of science through grants and contracts, scientific and engineering research, and education programs at all levels.
www.nsf.gov

National Technology Transfer Center
Access to federal technology information, knowledge management and digital learning services, technology assessment, technology marketing, assistance in finding strategic partners, and electronic-business development services.
www.nttc.edu

Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries
To locate the one nearest you, call 1-800-838-8808
www.uspto.gov

S.C.O.R.E. - Service Corps of Retired Executives
Located throughout the U.S. A volunteer organization that provides assistance to those who are starting businesses or bringing new products to market. Check your phone book for the office near you.
www.score.org

Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov

Small Business Development Centers
Located throughout the U.S. A governmental department which
provides services to inventors and small business owners. Check your phone book for the office near you.
www.sba.gov/sbdc

Small Business Survival Committee (SBSC)
www.sbsc.org

Thomas Register of Manufacturers
www.thomasnet.com

United Inventors Association of the USA
This is a perfect site to start with... lots of great links.
P.O. Box 23447, Rochester, NY 14692
PHONE (585) 359-9310, FAX (359) 359-1133
www.uiausa.com
E-mail: UIAUSA@aol.com

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
1-800-786-9199
www.uspto.gov

Washington State University Innovation Assessment Center
"http://www.cbe.wsu.edu/~entrep/iac/">www.cbe.wsu.edu/~entrep/iac/
A Service of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and the EDA University Center at Washington State University. IAC provides inventors with valuable information and analysis to help them determine the commercial viability of their new product or service innovation. Their package of services ($795) includes Market Research, a Feasibility Analysis, a Key Word patent Search and Personalized Business Consulting.

Wisconsin Innovation Service Center
Provides evaluations of an invention's marketability.
02 McCutchen Hall, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI 53190,
(414) 472-1363

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