Per statute, any person who “invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent,”
subject to the conditions and requirements of the law.
We primarily serve small businesses and individuals. Most seek patents as they actively work to sell, manufacture, or license their intellectual property (IP.) Others protect a business, logo, or products with trademarks. We love entrepreneurs! It's inspiring and exciting to partner help them achieve their goals.
It varies widely. This question is similar to asking how much a car costs without specifying model, age, mileage, or condition. A patent's cost depends on numerous factors, the largest being complexity.
We have helped many clients obtain and maintain patents at competitive rates. Please call for an estimate to protect your intellectual property (IP.)
After a free initial consultation, you will receive an estimate of time and expense for defined work. This typically includes a combination of flat-fee services and government fees.
The heart of a patent is writing the specific claims that describe the novel and unique features of an invention. If these are too narrow, obtaining a patent becomes easier, but they don't provide much protection (others will be able to imitate the work with only minor variation). If claims are too broad, they are unlikely to be accepted at all by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO.) Our expertise helps innovators successfully navigate this terrain.
No.
Many advertise services in the fields of patent searching, invention marketing, and development. Only registered patent attorneys and agents can represent inventors before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO.) Others are not subject to USPTO discipline, but the USPTO does provide a public forum here where complaints and responses concerning invention promoters/promotion firms are published.
We encourage thoroughly researching any "partners" in this area - sadly, scams abound. Read more here to protect yourself against invention promotion scams.
No. We do offer a free initial consultation and, if you choose to proceed, will begin work upon receipt of a signed representation agreement and retainer.
Patenting your own invention is legal in the US. However, it is a lengthy and complex process. Understanding cost ranges, typical timelines, and viewing examples of issued patents may help you decide whether to proceed alone or hire an expert. The USPTO provides extensive resources for inventors on their website.