Carson City Patent Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
David Yamaguchi
Eric Alspaugh
Ali Shalchi
Joel Douglas
Mario Milano
James Smedley
Samuel Pierce
Richard Topolewski
Monica Winghart
Carson City Patent Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Carson City Patent Attorneys
Our experienced Carson City 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 Carson City 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 19 reviews out of 24 reviews for Patents attorneys in Nevada
Patent Consultation
"Gene was great to work with - very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process, offering great advise to make sure I was protected and that everything was in order."
Brian F
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Henderson,
NV,
over 1 year ago
Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent) Services
"Extremely responsive attorney, clear communication, and pleasure to work with."
Mike F
.
Saratoga,
CA,
almost 2 years ago
Draft Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
"Great IP attorney. Really knows what to do."
Jack B
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Las Vegas,
NV,
over 2 years ago
Draft Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
"I couldn’t have asked for a better Patent Attorney! Jason really becomes involved in his work and tries to get it right, instead of “kicking the can down the road” like other lawyers sometimes do. If you need help with IP, I highly recommend Jason Nolan!"
Jake M
.
Boulder City,
NV,
almost 3 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"As good as they come. He is incredibly patient and understanding. Very fair on pricing and is an absolute pleasure to work with. I will continue to work with Ross and use him as a great legal resource."
Kc K
.
Gardnerville,
NV,
about 3 years ago
Patent Infringement Consultation
"Aaron was responsive and as importantly gave us the information we needed to address a possible patent infringement."
Mike S
.
Henderson,
NV,
over 3 years ago
File Utility Patent
"I appreciate the help Alexis provided, helping me file a Non-Provisional Patent. Everything went smoothly. I highly recommend Alexis Saenz, if you need help protecting your Intellectual Property!"
Jake M
.
Boulder City,
NV,
about 5 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Richard is very knowledgeable in IP, it was great working with this!"
Whitney S
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
over 5 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Excellent, quick and responsive. Great work."
Michael G
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
over 5 years ago
Convert Provisional into Non-Provisional Patent
"Alexis did a great job guiding me on options and timing of our trademark and patent initiatives. He proved to be a great asset to our company."
Robert F
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
about 6 years ago
File Design Patent
"The Eldredge Law Firm, LLC provided exceptional service and assistance in the timely filing of my USPTO Application seeking Design [ornamental] Patent Registration for my Signature Style product"
Jim L
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
about 6 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"I have nothing but awesome things to ay about Kanika and her team. Excellent experience!"
Mike O
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
over 6 years ago
Non-Provisional Patent
"Good overall. The non provisional patent was filed within 2 weeks. Very quick with the patent search (1 business day), and the initial patent application was provided within a week. There were several iterations of the application and he was quick to incorporate my input. He missed a scheduled phone call, and I had to follow up on the status of the application at the end, but it got done. The work was done quickly and we will see how the patent application progresses through the patent process."
Farahida J
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
over 6 years ago
File Utility Patent
"A patent search was completed quickly and within the time frame specified. It was also done at a reasonable price."
Farahida J
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
over 6 years ago
File Design Patent
"The right guy for my project"
Tyrel F
.
Spring Creek,
NV,
over 6 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"TCB: Takin' care of business."
Andrew S
.
Reno,
NV,
almost 7 years ago
Consumer Product Patent Research
"I could not be any more happier than to work with Roy. I went to law school myself; however, I do not have enough expertise in patent area, but Roy made everything both easier and faster on our end. I interviewed many attorney before hiring Roy, but I hired Roy because of his experience - you would need at least attorney with 10+ years experience in patent world - and his dedication and willingness to understand your needs many times without charing consultation fees. Roy is flexible and willing to work on payment options. Roy walked me through step by step explaining how everything works, and Roy is always available to me when my schedule is tight, even at 9 p.m.. Roy produced a very dedicated and diligence work product. Sometimes, I think Roy did more than he should. As a result, I am happy with his work. I cannot say enough good things about Roy, and I think anyone who hires Roy will not be disappointed."
Paul N
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Las Vegas,
NV,
over 7 years ago
Hardware
"Great communication. Great person."
Rasheedah L
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
over 7 years ago
Provisional to Non-Provisional Patent Filing
"Ryan J. Cann was without a doubt the best attorney I ever hired. I would tell the world what a great job he did for me and hire him again in a second. Thank you Ryan J. Cann !!!!"
Sherry R
.
Gardnerville,
NV,
over 8 years ago
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