PIUG, the International Society for Patent Information, is a not-for-profit organization for individuals having a professional, scientific or technical interest in patent information.
The San Jose Public Library is a Patent and Trademark Resouce Center (PTRC). PTRCs are a nationwide network of public, state and academic libraries designated by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to support the public with trademark and patent research assistance.
The Silicon Valley USPTO serves California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii. It provides outreach services for inventors, entrepreneurs, startups, researchers, and others.