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Patents

One of the requirements for obtaining a patent in the United States is that the invention must be new. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recommends that performing a preliminary patent search should be among the first things done when considering a patent application. This class is an introduction to patent searching using the US Patent Classification System. It will include a guide to all of the resources available on the USPTO's web site and an introduction to PubWEST, a more sophisticated patent search system available only at the NY State Library, other Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries and at the USPTO Public Search Room in Alexandria, VA. Bill Schilling, Senior Librarian, will conduct the class. Bring your lunch.

Wednesday,
May 14th
12:15-1:15 p.m.

Trademarks

Trademarks are a valuable way for businesses to identify and market their goods or services. This class will cover unregistered trademarks as common law rights and registered trademarks at the state and federal level. It will also cover doing a federal trademark search on the United States Patent and Trademark Office's web site and a brief introduction to filing for a federal trademark electronically. Bill Schilling, Senior Librarian, will conduct the class. Bring your lunch.

Wednesday,
May 21st
12:15-1:15 p.m.

Art Therapy

Art Therapists use their own creative resources in order to access creative resources in others. It is therapy that involves imagery and metaphor in the effort to maintain and enhance health. Speaker Leigh Davies, Coordinator of the Creative Arts Therapy Program at Russell Sage College, will offer a general overview of Art Therapy including appropriate populations and settings, its history, its benefits and how it is presently situated in the world of therapy. Art Therapy is best understood when experienced so an effort will be made to allow a mini-experience. Bring your lunch.

Wednesday,
May 28th
12:15-1:15 p.m.