This is a REd Asynchronous (online/self-paced) class.

Learn how to effectively search three of the most comprehensive patent databases available worldwide, on your schedule, and for free!

The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) Web Patent Full/Text File, Google Patents and the European Patent Office ESP@CENET will be presented. Participants will understand how to more effectively search for United States and foreign patents; find foreign patent applications for United States inventions; stay current on trends in your research field and the work of your competitors; and begin to evaluate the marketing and licensing potential for new technologies.

Participants will be able to reduce the amount of time and expense necessary to obtain copies of both domestic and foreign patents.

REd Asynchronous classes feature lessons and exercises designed to build competency and increase efficiency. Modules are accessible 24/7 and are all self-paced. All members of the University research community are invited to complete any online classes of interest.