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Patent Searching Basics

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Learn the basics of patent searching, pursuing an invention and obtaining protection for that invention.  Learn what a patent is and how to use the USPTO, Google Patents  and Expacenet websites to check for your inventions ability to be patented.  TLC Computer Lab.

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Today: October 16, 2013
Open Lab
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 3:00pm
Wednesday, October 9, 16, 23 & 30, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.Ask your computer questions!  ...
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 5:00pm
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 5:00 - 7:45 p.m.Short one on one or small group...
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 5:00pm
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