As such, the library houses a full collection of U.S. utility, design, and plant patents and various reference tools to aid in searching. Patents in paper copy and the Official Gazette are on the fourth floor. None of the patent materials circulate, but are available to the public during regular library hours . We suggest you call ahead to ensure that a staff member is available to assist you. Wendt Library does not collect copyright documents.
Most patents are utility patents.
This type of patent protects only the appearance of an article, not its structure or utilitarian features. Plant Patents are granted to any person who invents or discovers a new asexually reproduced plant. Maintained by the Wendt Library Web Committee.