Boston Patent Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
Kanika Radhakrishnan
David Yamaguchi
Eric Alspaugh
Ali Shalchi
Joel Douglas
James Smedley
Samuel Pierce
Niq Howard
Ken Emanuelson
Michael Ansell
Monica Winghart
Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
Arous Kalantaryan
Karim Hamir
Jarad Dickinson
Alexis Saenz
Thomas Love
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Rhea De Aenlle
Sam Goldstein
Mario Milano
Edward Robinson
Jason Nolan
Austin Grabowski
Gene Rhough
Beth Felix
Christopher Usrey
Richard Topolewski
Austin Bonderer
Aaron Bernstein
Briana Cummings
Robert Mcconnell
Alton Hare
Kenneth Hamner
Nathanial Potter
Jeremy Briggs
Lance Venable
Matthew Burr
Johnny Manriquez
Matt Googe
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Brett Schenck
Jarrett Silver
Michael O'brien
Seth Rudin
Adam Urbanczyk
Mark Plager
Wes Schwie
Brad Bertoglio
E. Jay Wilusz
Teddie Hsu
Boston Patent Lawyers
Why Hire a Patent Lawyer?
Applying for a patent is a complicated process. Although the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) doesn't require you to hire a patent attorney, due to the agency's strict requirements, it's highly recommended. Failing to hire a top patent lawyer can result in increased costs due to omissions and mistakes. The best attorneys also know that as a startup, you face unique budget challenges.
Your patent attorney in Boston can help you navigate the process to help protect your intellectual property. Here are just a few services that trusted, reputable patent attorneys will offer:
Counseling
Deciding to file a patent is the easy part. Unless you're willing to invest a lot of time and effort into research, you need professional advice. Top patent attorneys provide more than document services. They also provide essential advice about potential problems and success rates.
Patent Search
Just because you've created an original product doesn't mean that someone else hasn't already patented a similar idea. That's why performing a patent search is necessary. A patent search involves going through all issued and published patent applications to find anything that could be considered a previously existing idea. Luckily, your lawyer will do this for you.
Patent Documentation
Regardless of whether you're applying for a design patent, utility patent, or provisional patent, your Boston attorney will complete the necessary paperwork. The USPTO requires specific types of documentation, including illustrations related to your patent's design. An experienced lawyer knows how to create the most effective patent application to move the process along.
Patent Filing
Getting a U.S. patent can take up to two years or more. Your patent lawyer will file the appropriate paperwork, suggest modifications, and present technical arguments. He or she will also have experience filing patents overseas.
Inquiry Responses
In some cases, the USPTO may request additional information or have questions about your patent application. When you hire an attorney, you're already a step ahead. Your lawyer will respond to the patent examiner on your behalf, increasing the chances that your application will be approved.
How to Find the Best Patent Lawyer in Boston
Begin your attorney search by looking for lawyers who are members of the Boston Bar Association and/or the Massachusetts Bar Association. You also can request a referral from these organizations, as well as the American Bar Association.
You can also find qualified patent lawyers on websites like UpCounsel. View each lawyer's profile, review credentials, and find his or her name on a bar association website to make sure you're hiring the best.
Once you have the names of potential patent lawyers in Boston, it's time to narrow down the list. We recommend the following considerations:
- Where is the patent lawyer located?
- Does the lawyer have experience in patent law?
- Has the attorney been successful in filing similar patents?
- Are other startups or inventors looking to hire this lawyer?
- How much experience does the attorney have in filing provisional and nonprovisional patents? What about design and utility patents?
- How long has the attorney specialized in patent law?
Since you'll be working with this lawyer for at least a couple of years, if not more, it's important to feel like you can approach him or her at any time. An approachable attorney will be concerned about your case, be open to communication, and return your communication requests quickly. Ask how your lawyer plans to communicate with you and how long it usually takes to return phone calls, emails, or texts.
Cost is often a deciding factor for clients seeking legal counsel, but this isn't always the smartest decision. It's important to hire the best patent attorney you can afford.
Even filing a patent on your own can cost thousands of dollars, so why not get it done right the first time? How much your lawyer will cost will come down to location (in Boston, patent lawyers average $75 or more per hour) and type of law firm. To save the most money, go with an experienced patent attorney with little overhead rather than someone who works at a large firm.
Questions for a Patent Lawyer
- Do you represent both large and small businesses?
- Does your practice focus entirely on intellectual property?
- What kind of team will be working on my case?
- Do you assign certain tasks to other lawyers or paralegals? If so, will you supervise them?
- How do you work with your clients? And how involved will I need to be?
- How do you plan to communicate with me?
- Have you ever worked as an examiner at the USPTO?
- Have you successfully secured patents for clients similar to me?
- What is your technical background?
- Did you receive specialized training in patent law?
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Our experienced Boston 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 Boston 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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Patent Consultation
"My partner and I were floored by how rapidly Joel's firm and our attorney Tom were able to correct the issue of abandonment of our patent with the USPTO. They had the matter resolved in days and were so pleasant to speak to and patient in answering our questions. I look forward to working again with them in the future!"
Colleen T
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Watertown,
MA,
almost 2 years ago
Conduct a Freedom To Operate analysis
"It was a pleasure working with Ross! The communication between us was very clear and timely. It was evident that he had extensive engineering experience. Upon receiving my drawings, he immediately understood them, asked good questions, and got to work. Additionally, he was open to having as many phone calls as needed."
Ruben O
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Boston,
MA,
almost 3 years ago
File Provisional Patent
"I really appreciate and love working with Jason. From the discussions we had, I can tell that he is very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. He tries his best to help you in your work and meet your deadlines."
Adrian F
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over 3 years ago
Provisional Patent
"Kanika is a great IP attorney, excellent insights, responsiveness and care. We are satisfied !"
Khadija K
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Norwood,
MA,
about 4 years ago
15 Minute Patent Consultation
"Very professional!"
Alan Z
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Boston,
MA,
over 5 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Ms. Radhakrishnan Ian very knowledgeable, professional and an expert that really helps us understand what we need to do in order to get our patent launched. She's very responsive and I highly recommend her to anyone needing a professional patent lawyer."
Deborah A
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Kingston,
MA,
over 5 years ago
15 Minute Patent Infringement Consultation
"Great work!"
Stefan S
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Boston,
MA,
almost 6 years ago
File Design Patent
"Ross is efficient and got our patent filed on time.."
Sandip A
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Arlington,
MA,
almost 6 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Was great experience with Richard... Thanks... We highly recommend him"
Maher George B
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Methuen,
MA,
about 6 years ago
Non-Provisional Patent
"I highly recommend Kanika for anyone who is looking for a great patent lawyer. During my work with Kanika, I found she is very professional, responsible, and responsive. The work is quite challenging and requires a strong technical background. Kanika was able to quickly understand the non-trivial technical description, and delivered a very satisfactory, high quality work within a short period of time. It is a privilege and enjoyable experience to work with someone who is that professional, responsible and responsive. I strongly recommend Kanika to anyone who's looking for a great patent lawyer and of course, I'm very looking forward to work with Kanika again :)"
Ye T
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Shrewsbury,
MA,
about 6 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Very professional and helpful!"
Suzanne F
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Winchester,
MA,
about 6 years ago
Non-Provisional Patent Services
"I would recommend James' services to others. I used him for a USPTO non-provisional filing and then PCT filing. James set me up with an experienced attorney in his firm."
Terence D
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Boston,
MA,
almost 7 years ago
File Utility Patent
"Just beginning the process of turning my provisional into a non-provisional patent. So far, Jack has been great. A straight-shooter I hope to work with on many other projects."
Ralph G
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Belchertown,
MA,
about 7 years ago
15 Minute Patent Infringement Consultation
"He addressed all my concerns very efficiently and provided me as much information as possible within the consulation."
Parul N
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Marlborough,
MA,
about 7 years ago
File Utility Patent
"Jack is amazing. He really took my idea and made it into something that would be more valuable than I had even imagined."
Heather L
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Shrewsbury,
MA,
about 7 years ago
Patent Consultation
"Richard is quick, efficient and knowledgeable"
Jesse S
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Watertown,
MA,
about 7 years ago
Provisional Patent
"Kanika is very knowledgeable and knows exactly what I need for my situation."
Chris K
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Somerville,
MA,
about 7 years ago
15 Minute Patent Consultation
"Kanika was very knowledgeable and efficient in her communication. She is a real thought partner and understands what I need."
Chris K
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Somerville,
MA,
about 7 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Less than 24-hour turnaround. I provided my provisional patent documentation and Richard's team produced a nice summary of prior art found the next morning."
Dan S
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Boston,
MA,
about 7 years ago
Assist with Patent Litigation
"Stefan was able to distill a very complex situation with 10+ year history down into a concise and articulate argument."
Michael I
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Norfolk,
MA,
over 7 years ago
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