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Ross B.

Ross Brandborg

501 reviews
Ross Brandborg is an attorney at law with more than 13 years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota. Ross is also a member of the North Dakota Patent Bar. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained after his graduation from the University of North Dakota. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, as well as in patents. Ross founded his own law firm, Brandborg Law, in 2017.
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

243 reviews
Startups and small businesses sometimes need someone who can deal with complex transactions on an international playing field. David Yamaguchi specializes in content hosting issues and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in the United States, Asia, India, and Europe. Whether you are a business giant or a startup, Mr. Yamaguchi can provide legal advice that fits your needs.
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Thomas L.

Thomas Love

70 reviews
Holder of seven patents, Thomas Love has a work history spanning from a partnership in a major firm (specializing in international corporate finance) to working at a number of startups, including in software, global supply chain, and online education. Today, Mr. Love represents clients worldwide and has provided his services to non-profits in theater, women’s empowerment, medical education, and more.
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Ali S.

Ali Shalchi

68 reviews
Ali brings a diverse range of experience gained from practice at major law firms (e.g. Paul Hastings LLP) and as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 tech company (Illumina I... read more
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Joel D.

Joel Douglas

38 reviews
U.S. Patent Agent & Serial Entrepreneur Professional Engineer in Connecticut, Florida, Texas Named Inventor on 105 Patents Built and Exited Multiple Million Dollar Comp... read more
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James S.

James Smedley

33 reviews
James is the managing member of the law firm, James M Smedley LLC, an intellectual property law boutique that focuses on intellectual property prosecution and corporate transactional matters. He has worked with clients of all sizes from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Outside of the office, he is a family man, wine lover, video gamer, and fitness fanatic.
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Niq H.

Niq Howard

16 reviews
I want your business to succeed as much as you do, which is why I help create strategies and solutions that fit the unique needs of you and your Intellectual Property. Work... read more
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Sara S.

Sara Sass

9 reviews
Hi! I'm Sara and I'm looking forward to working with you. I value your time just as much as my own, and aim for efficient project completion. Demand letters, debt collectio... read more
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Brooks L.

Brooks Lindsay

5 reviews
Brooks is the Founding Attorney of Light Legal PLLC, providing light-weight, light-speed, top-quality legal services for businesses at about half the price of BigLaw. Brook... read more
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Peter K.

Peter Krehbiel

4 reviews
Peter has a diverse practice in both transactional and litigation matters. Peter represents clients in a wide variety of industries banking, fintech and blockchain, consume... read more
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Our experienced Asheville patent attorneys & lawyers represent individuals and businesses throughout the world with domestic and foreign patent preparation and prosecution matters. They have extensive experience handling applications from nearly every sector of technology, including biotechnology, computer hardware and software, communication networks, internet systems and methods, automotive, medical equipment, construction technology, consumer electronics, and clean technology research and development.

Our patent attorneys are of the most highly trained in the industry, requiring a scientific background, and passing a second level of testing known as the Patent Bar Examination. Thousands of patents are submitted to the patent office every day and a patent committee reviews each patent for its validity. The process requires that correctly drafted documentation present a clear case for the novelty of the invention, which is best made by a patent attorney with a higher education background in your industry.

Our Asheville patent attorneys & lawyers can help you file a provisional patent, which lasts for 1-year and allows you to immediately begin using/manufacturing your invention with the confidence that your idea is protected. These types of patents are great if you think your idea will change a lot over the next year before you file a (non-provisional) patent. These patents are easier to obtain and are less expensive but you should have a patent lawyer review your provisional patent application to insure that you are meeting your objectives when you file your patent.

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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 32 reviews for Patents attorneys in North Carolina

Kanika Radhakrishnan
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Meets Deadlines

Other Patent Matter Services

Kanika Radhakrishnan

"In an impressively short window of time Kanika devised not only the correct legal insight but more importantly the most succinct and least escalatory way to solve a legal issue."

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Durham, NC,

Kevin Mccusker
5.0
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Patent Consultation

Kevin Mccusker

"Great person to work with and very knowledgeable. Will like to work with him again in the future."

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Mooresville, NC,

Joel Douglas
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Patent Matter

Joel Douglas

"Very pleased with their PPA provided. Very reasonable price"

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Fuquay Varina, NC,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
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Patent Infringement Consultation

Ross Brandborg

"Very fast response! Communication was clear and concise. Ross is obviously very well read in his craft. Not only gave me what I asked for, but also provided further advice for resolving my issue!"

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Indian Trail, NC,

Joel Douglas
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Meets Deadlines

File Design Patent

Joel Douglas

"Easy to work with, knowledgable and quick turnaround."

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Hendersonville, NC,

Richard Eldredge
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Meets Deadlines

File Utility Patent

Richard Eldredge

"Mr Eldredge has done an incredible job of writing my utility patent. He provided prompt clear communications, and took the time to fully understand my concept so that the best possible patent and claims could be submitted to the USPTO. I would certainly recommend Mr Eldredge to anyone who required any type of patent or IP services."

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Apex, NC,

Alexis Saenz
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Meets Deadlines

Provisional Patent for Shin Splint Sandal

Alexis Saenz

"Alexis is absolutely incredible, his personal character combined with his professional poise have been immeasurable for me with filing this application with the USPTO. Highly recommend working with him if you need patent services."

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Raleigh, NC,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Patent Infringement Consultation

Ross Brandborg

"Very informative and helpful review for opinion on patent infringement."

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Locust, NC,

Alexis Saenz
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Patent Consultation

Alexis Saenz

"Alexis is very easy to work with and he expedited my patent application"

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Fayetteville, NC,

Kanika Radhakrishnan
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Non-Provisional Patent

Kanika Radhakrishnan

"Fantastic and knowledgeable patent attorney. Wouldn't hesitate to use her office again."

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Hendersonville, NC,

Beth Felix
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Patent Consultation

Beth Felix

"Working with Ms. Felix has been exactly what I was hoping for. She has shown interest and enthusiasm for my project, but also provided detailed and realistic expectations. Her overall grasp of the medical and clinical understanding that she needed for my patent application has thus far exceeded my expectations. I feel confident in her advice as we move forward."

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Raleigh, NC,

Richard Eldredge
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Provisional Application

Richard Eldredge

"This was the second job Richard was able to complete for me and it was seamless. The quality and accuracy of my application did lack in any way!"

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Winston Salem, NC,

Richard Eldredge
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Patent Search Services

Richard Eldredge

"Richard has been excellent in service and I hope to continue to work with him."

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Winston Salem, NC,

Richard Eldredge
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Non-Provisional Patent

Richard Eldredge

"Richard and his team are great. Excellent communication and a real desire to help. Highly recommended."

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Charlotte, NC,

Richard Eldredge
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Other Patent Matter

Richard Eldredge

"Richard was prompt and great to work with"

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Rutherfordton, NC,

Kanika Radhakrishnan
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Conduct Patent Search

Kanika Radhakrishnan

"Very helpful and knowledgeable"

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Rutherfordton, NC,

Richard Eldredge
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Conduct Patent Search

Richard Eldredge

"Prompt, Professional, Clear and precise! Just what I was looking for in a patent attorney. Thanks so much!"

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Wilmington, NC,

Richard Eldredge
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Provisional Patent

Richard Eldredge

"Easy to work with. Quick."

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Charlotte, NC,

Richard Eldredge
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Patent Matter

Richard Eldredge

"Richard and his team did an excellent job in preparing my patent application. He provided helpful insight and worked in a very timely and responsive manner."

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Durham, NC,

Carlos Perez
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

15 Minute Patent Consultation

Carlos Perez

"Very efficient and pragmatic"

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Winston Salem, NC,

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