Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC)
Both the Main Branch of the Scientific and Technical Information Center and the
Biotechnology and Chemical Library are open to the public.
Main Branch |
Location |
Madison West Building - Room 1C35
(across the atrium from the Public Search Facility)
600 Dulany Street
Alexandria, Virginia
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Access |
Open to Public |
Hours |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed weekends and federal holidays. |
Collections |
The collection consists of documents in electronic, print, and microformats. Its strengths are:
- Foreign patents -
An extensive collection of foreign patents from 73 countries and patent issuing authorities
- Non-patent literature - Service desk staff can provide information on whether an item is in the collection.
- Intellectual property law - The Lutrelle F. Parker, Sr., Memorial Law Library, which focuses on intellectual property law, is located in the STIC Main Branch.
Microfilm print fees and service photocopies are $0.25 per page using a USPTO debit card.
Debit cards may be purchased at the cashier window near the Public Search Facility. |
Electronic Access |
Internet sites of the following patent granting authorities are accessible from workstations in the STIC Main Branch:
- European Patent Office
- Japan Patent Office
- German Patent Office
- Australian Patent Office
- Canadian Patent Office
Universal Public Workstations are also available to:
- access Web-Based Examiner Search Tool (WEST)
- access Examiner Automated Search Tool (EAST)
- search full document text for U.S. patents issued since 1971
- search OCR text for U.S. patents issued from 1920 to 1970
- view or print U.S. patent images from 1970 to the present
- search some foreign patent documents that are available in EAST and WEST
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Services |
Trained staff are available to assist users with questions during all open hours at no charge.
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Fees |
U. S. Patents:
- On-line print fees of $0.25 per page are collected at the workstation via on-line UPWS accounts.
- There are no fees for use of automated systems.
Foreign Patents:
- The full text of foreign patents can be requested by phone or FAX.
- Staff will mail each requested copy within 24 hours at a cost of $25.00.
- Must pay fees using a USPTO deposit account, money order, or major credit card
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Service Desk |
(571) 272-3547
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Biotechnology-Chemical Library |
Location |
Remsen Building - Room 1A79
400 Dulany Street
Alexandria, Virginia
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Access |
Open to Public |
Hours |
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends and federal holidays |
Collections |
Specialized collection of print, electronic, and microfilm resources in the biological and chemical fields. |
Services |
Trained staff are available to assist users with questions during all open hours at no charge.
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Fees |
Microfilm print fees and service photocopies are $0.25 per page using a USPTO debit card.
Debit cards may be purchased at the cashier window near the Public Search Facility. |
Service Desk |
(571) 272-2520 |
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