A.     Step One: Conduct a Patent Search

Although not required, most of our clients request, and we recommend, that a patentability/novelty search is conducted in order to determine whether or not your invention is patentable. This search is conducted at the USPTO or one of its regional patent repositories. In addition to a determination of patentability, the results typically provide us with additional relevant information that is often of interest to our client and us. The fee charged will be based upon the scope of the effort required. The timing of the search results will vary depending on the complexity.  We do however, offer an expedited search service.  All of our searches include a written opinion on patentability by a registered patent attorney.

B.  Step Two: File a U.S. Patent Application

After conducting the patent search and discussing with you the results, we will then proceed to draft your application and file your application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Generally, our drafting time will take approximately one month from the time of retention to filing, although it may be sooner or longer depending upon the circumstances.  After you received the first draft, we want your approval, so our firm includes in the fee revisions without any extra fee as long as the revisions are within the scope of the original invention.  You will always receive a high quality patent application that will stand up in court.  Our found has a strong background in patent litigation in addition to patent drafting, so we understand the significance of the words we write within the claims of the patent application.

Following the filing of the patent application you may receive what is a called an office action.  An office action is a rejection issued by the patent examiner.  Office Actions will range in the type of rejection issued.  It may be a simple amendment, or may require a complex response.  Very often our firm will prepare response to office actions at no additional cost to our clients.  This is a huge benefit and cost saver to our clients.

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