Helpful Client Resources
Welcome to our resource page. We provide links to pages we think might be important to you when looking for legal resources. Feel free to email us additional links that you might find relevant for you and other visitors to this page.
Family Resources
Indiana Resources
- Indiana State Employee Resource
- Indiana Employer Self-Service Resources
- Indiana Appellate Courts
- Indiana Supreme Court
- Covid-19 Indiana Resource
Texas Resources
Nevada Resources
Additional Resources
Government & Official Intellectual Property Offices
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
The official federal agency responsible for trademark and patent registration in the United States. Provides filing portals, trademark and patent search tools, prosecution guidance, maintenance requirements, and educational materials for business owners and innovators.
U.S. Copyright Office
The federal authority for copyright registration and policy. Offers registration guidance, copyright circulars, FAQs, and educational resources for creators, authors, musicians, and content-based businesses.
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
A specialized agency of the United Nations overseeing international intellectual property systems. Provides global trademark and patent databases, international filing systems, and educational resources on cross-border IP protection.
Trademark, Copyright & Patent Search Tools
USPTO Trademark Search (TESS)
The USPTO’s official database for searching pending and registered U.S. trademarks. Essential for preliminary trademark clearance and brand risk analysis.
Google Patents
A free global patent search engine that allows users to search U.S. and international patents using keyword and classification-based searches.
WIPO Global Brand Database
An international trademark search tool covering multiple jurisdictions, including Madrid Protocol registrations, useful for assessing global brand conflicts.
Educational Intellectual Property Guides
Library of Congress – Intellectual Property Law Guide
A comprehensive research guide covering copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret law with links to statutes, case law, and authoritative references.
Cornell Legal Information Institute (LII) – Intellectual Property Law
A trusted legal education platform providing plain-language explanations of intellectual property law, statutes, and key legal principles.
Duke University Law Library – Intellectual Property Research Guide
A university-curated guide to intellectual property research, including primary and secondary legal sources.
Intellectual Property News & Commentary
IPWatchdog
A leading intellectual property news site covering trademarks, patents, copyrights, and innovation policy. Frequently cited by practitioners and courts.
IPKat
A widely respected international intellectual property law blog offering commentary on major IP cases, policy developments, and global trends.
World Trademark Review (WTR)
A trademark-focused publication offering insights into brand protection, enforcement strategies, and international trademark developments.
Professional & Practitioner Resources
American Bar Association – Intellectual Property Law Section
Provides professional resources, publications, and educational materials for attorneys practicing in intellectual property law.
International Trademark Association (INTA)
A global association of brand owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and related intellectual property through education and advocacy.
California Trademark Search Database
California Secretary of State – Trademark Search
The California Secretary of State maintains a searchable database of trademarks registered at the state level. This database allows users to search active and inactive California state trademarks and is an essential step for businesses operating within California.
Nevada Trademark Search Database
Nevada’s official trademark search tool allows users to search registered and pending state trademarks. Businesses operating in Nevada should review this database in addition to conducting federal trademark clearance.
Texas Trademark Search Database
The Texas Secretary of State provides an online trademark search portal for marks registered or applied for in Texas. This resource is particularly important for businesses operating exclusively or primarily within the state.
Florida Trademark Search Database
Florida’s Sunbiz system provides access to state trademark registrations and applications. Searching this database helps identify potential conflicts with existing Florida-registered marks.
Indiana Trademark Search Database
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