North Dakota

North Dakota residents have access to a host of unique resources and assistance in their state. Certain libraries are designated as Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRC), which provide resources and trained staff to help customers use and understand USPTO information and filing systems. Additionally, our Rocky Mountain Regional Office provides additional support and resources for customers in the Rocky Mountain Region region of the United States.

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Patent Pro Bono Program

North Dakota inventors are served by LegalCORPS Inventor Assistance Program, part of the USPTO's nationwide pro bono program that matches inventors who qualify (based on income) with volunteer attorneys and patent professionals that will help you file your patent application.

Law school clinics

North Dakota inventors and entrepreneurs can obtain free legal help for patent and trademark matters by contacting:

Mitchell Hamline School of Law at jean.backes@mitchellhamline.edu

In addition to the law school clinic listed above, there are 19 law school clinics that provide free patent and trademark services to all residents of the United States regardless of location.

Network with inventor and entrepreneur organizations in your state

Inventor clubs and organizations can be a great way to connect with local inventors and entrepreneurs and open more doors to resources and opportunities. Below are a list of organizations in North Dakota. If you represent an inventor group or nonprofit and would like to have your organization listed here, please email RockyMountain@uspto.gov.

Northern Plains Inventors Congress
ndinventors.com
701-281-8822

Attorneys General
701-328-2210
State Capitol
600 E. Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck ND 58505-0040

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