Plymouth PATLIB

PATLIBs provide users with local access to patent, trade mark, designs and copyright information.

Plymouth PATLIB is based in the Central Library and provides:

• Free patent searches by appointment.
• Espacenet search service giving you access to UK, European and world patents.
• Resources and information on all aspects of intellectual property including copyright, trademarks and designs.
• Free computer access - internet and web based email, MS Office.

For more information or to book an appointment, telephone 01752 306795 or email Patlibuk@plymouth.gov.uk.

For links to useful websites on intellectual property visit the cyberLibrary - Innovation.

One stop ideas shop

Free guidance in a confidential setting from experts in the field, including Plymouth PATLIB, University of Plymouth, Business Link, patent and trademark attorneys and the Tamar Science Park.

Sessions run twice monthly on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings, at LINK, 3rd Floor Link Building, University of Plymouth. Dates are on the University of Plymouth website.

For more information or to book your free one hour session phone 0800 052 5600, email enterprisesolutions@plymouth.ac.uk or visit the Enterprise Solutions website.

Historical patents

Patents can be a fascinating source of historical information, whether you're tracing the development of a particular technology, or trying to find out more about one of the inventors in your family.

Download our guide to tracing historical patents below.

Historical patents [72KB]