The Center for Intellectual Property Research, in partnership with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, operates two pro bono IP legal services aimed to help solo inventors, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and some small businesses in need. By providing access to pro bono IP, we are proud to contribute to the growth and vitality of the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
PatentConnect works to match Indiana and Kentucky inventors in need of pro bono patent services with volunteering patent attorneys.
The Center for Intellectual Property Research launched PatentConnect in September 2015 after having been appointed a “patent hub” by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The Center administers the program by screening inquiries from potential pro bono clients and matching them to volunteering lawyers who set the scope of representation.
The CIPR would like to thank the following organizations for their sponsorship of PatentConnect:
For questions about PatentConnect, please email cipr@iu.edu.
