Patent and Trademark Resource Center

The Rice PTRC is here to help the whole community. We offer individual consultations, free online classes, and presentations by request. It is strongly encouraged to contact us in advance before making an in-person visit to ensure someone is present and available.

Fondren was designated a patent depository library in July 1977. Since then, the program has changed with advances in technology and the needs of innovators and entrepreneurs. Today, we are a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC). The PTRC Program, supported by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, is a national network of designated libraries authorized by 35 U.S.C. § 12 to:

• Disseminate patent and trademark information, and
• Support the diverse intellectual property needs of the public.