Pair of HBCUs Join Patent and Trademark Resource Centers Network
By Ashley Brown In a significant development for intellectual property access in underserved areas, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has officially designated Tuskegee University and the University of the Virgin Islands as Patent and Trademark Resource Centers. This brings the total number of PTRCs across the nation and its territories to 100. These institutions are now among seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities to hold this designation. PTRCs play a vital role in fostering innovation by providing free resources and assistance to inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Each year, they help thousands navigate the complexities of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and