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STELAR (STEM Learning and Research Center)

STELAR

The National Science Foundation's Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program supports the research and development of innovative models for engaging K-12 students in authentic experiences that build their capacity to participate in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and information and communications technology (ICT) workforce of the future. The mission of STELAR is to build capacity and magnify the results of ITEST projects to deepen the impact of the ITEST program. STELAR learning and research center has necessary resources to help develop a curriculum.

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Finding a Registered Patent Attorney

US Patent and Trademark Office

OED maintains a register of active patent practitioners who are eligible to represent others before the USPTO in patent matters. Only registered patent attorneys and agents, and individuals granted limited recognition, may represent patent applicants before the USPTO. Individuals not listed on the register are generally unable to represent others before the USPTO in patent matters.
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Patent Pro Bono Program for Independent Inventors and Small Businesses

US Patent and Trademark Office

Inventors and small businesses that meet certain financial thresholds and other criteria may be eligible for free legal assistance in preparing and filing a patent application. The Patent Pro Bono Program is a nationwide network of independently operated regional programs that match volunteer patent professionals with financially under-resourced inventors and small businesses for the purpose of securing patent protection. Each regional program provides services for residents of one or more states.
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Law School Clinic Certification Program

US Patent and Trademark Office

The Law School Clinic Certification program allows law students enrolled in a participating law school's clinic program to practice Intellectual Property Law before the USPTO under the strict guidance of a Law School Faculty Clinic Supervisor. The program currently consists of students practicing in both patent and trademark law before the USPTO.
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Common Pitfalls on USPTO Forms

US Patent and Trademark Office

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has developed numerous forms to aid with the filing and prosecution of patent applications. Although one is not required to use USPTO forms, they can be extremely helpful in complying with the requirements of the rules. However, the forms may contain legal terms that may be confusing to inventors filing without the assistance of a registered practitioner, also known as pro se applicants.
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