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The steps given below are very basic and they are not intended to be exhaustive but they will help you to learn how to do a simple, preliminary patent search in order to avoid unnecessarily spending money for a professional patent search if you should happen upon your invention idea very quickly.
The USPTO database is the same one that you would find if you went to one of the patent and trademark depository libraries that are scattered around the country. By the way, although you can do these searches on your home computer, it is a good idea to go at least once to one of these libraries if you have the opportunity to do so because the librarians are so knowledgeable and helpful and it is a wonderful experience for an inventor. It’s just a great place for creative people to hang out and learn! The United States Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries around the country frequently hold free classes and seminars on all subjects related to inventing, patents and trademarks. Call your nearest branch to be placed on a mailing list for these opportunities.