Utah Tech University earns official Patent and Trademark Resource Center designation

Recognizing the many skilled, dedicated and professional library staff members of the Utah Tech University Library, the United States Patent and Trademark Office officially designated Utah Tech University Library as a Patent and Trademark Resource Center.

The PTRC designation will enable Utah Tech Library patrons to tap into the rich resources provided by the USPTO’s network of intellectual property experts, ultimately enhancing entrepreneurs’ ability to file patents and get them granted. 

“Librarians are information experts who specialize in connecting people to the information they need,” Kelly Peterson-Fairchild, dean of Utah Tech's Library & Open Learning Services said. “Being able to offer the resources and expertise of the PTRC and USPTO further enhances what we do for our community in so many positive ways.”

As a Patent and Trademark Resource Center, Utah Tech University’s Library will have access to a myriad of resources, information, training opportunities and expertise to support the diverse intellectual property needs of the public.

Utah Tech University is one of two officially designated Patent and Trademark Resource Centers in the State of Utah. The other Utah-based PTRC is housed in the northern region of the state at the University of Utah.

“Having the United States Patent and Trademark Office designate a Patent and Trademark Resource Center on the Utah Tech University campus is absolutely one of the biggest highlights I have experienced since I started the Innovation Guidance and Solutions Center here six years ago,” said Wayne Provost, director of Innovation, Guidance and Support at Utah Tech University. “Many university departments and community members have made this possible, and this is further proof of all the innovation that is taking place at this university and throughout our region.”

As part of this designation, Utah Tech University will be hosting a free public seminar, How to Best Utilize Intellectual Property for Your Business.

This event is set to take place on Oct. 20 from 2 to 8 p.m. in the Zion Room of the Holland Centennial Commons building as well as on Oct. 21from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 234 of the Holland building on campus. Registration is not required and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

“This seminar will include essential introductory information on patents, trademarks, and intellectual property,” Head of Library Operations David Zielke said. “We’re very excited to include and inform our community about the benefits of the Patent and Trademark Resource Center.”

For a full agenda outlining the seminar events of both days, visit library.utahtech.edu/pub/how-to-best-utilize-IP-for-your-business.html.