The Toledo Lucas Count Public Library Patent and Trademark Resource Center welcomes independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses to learn how to protect your ideas.

Representatives from the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office will provide information about how intellectual property plays a role in your life. The program will cover the differences between patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets along with the process to obtaining a patent. Also learn about the free resources available to help you protect your ideas.

There is no fee to attend, but space is limited.

For additional information or questions, please call 313-446-4800 or email the Midwest Regional Office at MidwestRegion@uspto.gov.