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We subscribe to more than 10 proprietary databases to help you research market trends, intellectual property landscapes, patent holdings, registered trademarks and business and financial reports.
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Housed within the BIC, the Center is part of the national network of Patent and Trademark Resource Centers, designated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to receive and maintain a collection of U.S. patent and trademark documents for public use. Our expert staff regularly undergo extensive training at the USPTO headquarters and can save you time and money in identifying prior art. Additionally, we offer inventors 3D printing and graphing software for prototypes. Whether you are filing a patent, trademark, or copyright, we will be with you every step of the way. These services are provided at no cost and are by appointment only. Click here to schedule an appointment. Check out our website at www.carlsonptrc.org.
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Evaluate potential business sites using map-based analytics. Generates reports on market potential, demographics, consumer spending and more. Reports must be requested from the Business Insight Center
Detailed company and industry profiles including SWOT reports, market share reports, and financial reports.
Gain unique insights from the world’s most comprehensive collection of news and data.
Extensive industry research written from an objective business perspective. A Dun & Bradstreet product.
Industry Research with a global perspective.
In-depth company information. Allows users to create a list of companies using more than 175 search and segmentation filters. A Dun & Bradstreet Product.
IBISWorld is a powerful business tool that provides strategic insight and analysis on more than 1,000 U.S. industries. Extensive, objective and easy to digest, IBISWorld research offers the very latest content on every U.S. industry to help you make better decisions, faster. Password required for full access. Ask librarian for assistance.
Game-changing intellectual property search software.
Uses machine learning and statistical analysis to evaluate the strength of either a patent or an idea.
Information on more than 245 million businesses world wide. Advanced search functionality allows you to build custom lists.
Insights and facts across 600 industries and more than 50 countries.
Tools to protect your finances, invest wisely, grow your wealth, and learn more about your finances. Take a tour through some of the functionality of the Weiss Financial Ratings database with these presentations and videos.
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