Patents
While trademarks safeguard your brand’s identity, patents protect your innovations—the products, processes, or designs that make your brand unique and competitive.
A patent prohibits others from making, using, or selling your invention without your permission. A patent gives you control over your creation and a monopoly on your innovation for up to 20 years from filing in the case of a utility patent, or 15 years for a design patent.
Patents are vital for enabling you to stay ahead of competitors, increase your market share and profitability, create licensing opportunities, and enhance your brand’s reputation. Having a patented technology or design signals to your customers and partners that your brand is innovative and cutting-edge.
Our patent attorneys provide thorough patent search services to help you assess the patent-ability of your innovations and identify potential risks. We conduct in-depth prior art searches, reviewing existing patents, patent applications, and other relevant literature to guide you in making informed decisions about pursuing patent protection. By identifying potential obstacles early, we help streamline the patent application process and minimize the risk of infringement.
Our patent attorneys offer expert guidance in preparing international patent applications, ensuring your inventions are protected across multiple jurisdictions. We have extensive experience preparing and filing patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), allowing you to streamline the process of seeking patent protection in key global markets. Our team ensures that your application complies with the varying requirements of different patent offices, while providing strategic advice on managing timeline and costs. By working with us, you can secure broad international patent coverage, protecting your innovations as you expand into new markets.
U.S. Patent Applications
A utility patent application offers long-term protection for new and useful products, machines, processes, and chemical compositions. Our patent attorneys specialize in preparing patent applications that clearly and accurately protect your innovations. We work closely with inventors to understand the technical details of their inventions and craft comprehensive patent claims that maximize protection. Our services include drafting detailed specifications, creating precise drawings, and ensuring compliance with all USPTO requirements. By leveraging our technical and legal expertise, we ensure that your application is strategically positioned for successful prosecution, reducing the risk of rejections and securing strong patent rights. Once granted, a utility patent provides 20 years of protection from the filing date.
Our patent attorneys offer expert preparation of provisional patent applications, providing a cost-effective way to establish an early filing date for your invention. We work with you to draft a detailed description of your innovation, including technical specifications, drawings, and key features to ensure that your provisional application fully supports future non-provisional filings. By securing a priority date, you can further develop your invention while preserving your patent rights for up to 12 months. Our goal is to give you the time and protection needed to refine your ideas and strengthen your IP strategy.
A design patent application protects the ornamental design of a product. If your innovation involves a unique shape, appearance, or aesthetic design, a design patent is a tool that helps prevent others from copying that specific design. Our focus is on ensuring that your design patent application fully showcases the aesthetic elements that set your product apart in the market. By securing robust design patent protection, we help safeguard your product’s appearance from competitors and enhance its value as a marketable asset.