Patent and Trademark Depository Library
The Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education (FLITE) is a federally designated Patent and Trademark Depository Library (PTDL). Other PTDLs in Michigan are at the University of Michigan Engineering Library and the Detroit Public Library.
Before visiting the library, please make an appointment with the Patents & Trademarks Librarian if you have questions about the patents or trademarks process or are seeking patent or trademark search training. Questions via phone or email are also welcome.
Patents/Trademarks Contact
Patents & Trademarks Librarian:
Paul Kammerdiner
Email: Email Paul Kammerdiner
Phone: 231-591-3037
Mail: 208 FLITE
Ferris State University
1010 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Quick Links
General Information Concerning Patents (from USPTO)
Patent Searching Guide - A guide to searching for patents online via the USPTO Web site.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - The USPTO site contains a wealth of patent and trademark information.