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1. Keep a research log of patents and classifications searched.
   
2. Search by keyword in Google Patent Search to identify U.S. and international patent classification numbers.
3. Use the PTO's Manual of Classification to view class and subclass definitions, related classifications, and patents.
   
4. Search the USPTO Patent Full-Text and Image Database by classification/subclassification.
5. Search esp@cenet by International Patent Classification.
6. To view large numbers of images quickly, view search results as "Thumbnails" in Google Patent Search, or make an appointment (413-545-2765) to use PubWest.
   

Google Patent Search
Search by keywords from 1790 to present. Images display in PDF.

USPTO Patent Full-Text and Image Database (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office)
Search by Current US Classification from 1790 to present. Images require TIFF viewer.

PubWest (U.S. PTO)
Available for searching in the Government Documents office on the library's 6th floor. Call 413-545-2765 for an appointment.

esp@cenet (European Patent Office)
Search European and worldwide patents by International Patent Classification.

Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) (U.S. PTO)
Basic, structured, and advanced search forms. See TESS Help Menu for more information about searching.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trademark Search
Search trademarks registered with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Divison.

Call ahead:

• To do a patent search
  
• Use PubWest
  
• For reference assistance

Contact:

Terry Billiel
413-545-6895
billiel@library.umass.edu

Paulina Borrego
Patent/Trademark Librarian
413-545-7891
pborrego@library.umass.edu