Charleston Patent Attorneys & Lawyers for Hire
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David Yamaguchi
Eric Alspaugh
Ali Shalchi
Joel Douglas
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Sara Sass
Michael Ansell
Monica Winghart
Peter Krehbiel
Charleston Patent Lawyers for Hire
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Charleston Patent Attorneys
Our experienced Charleston 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 Charleston 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 7 reviews for Patents attorneys in South Carolina
Conduct Patent Search
"Joel did a good job."
Dane S
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Charleston,
SC,
over 1 year ago
Patent Consultation
"Joel and his partners are fantastic! They have been extremely helpful,very straight forward and professional. I would highly recommend Joel to anyone and surely will consider working with Joel again in the future"
K M
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Easley,
SC,
almost 2 years ago
Patent Consults
"highly recommend, very pleasant, very knowledgeable about medical devices even international issues"
Mark Z
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Cross Hill,
SC,
about 3 years ago
File Utility Patent
"Richard Eldredge is an excellent patent attorney. Hire him now!"
Loretta C
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Columbia,
SC,
about 6 years ago
Provisional Patent
"This is my second job with Richard and his team. I have more business I will be heading their way. I would recommend to anyone that wants personable answers to questions you have about a job or project. Highest recommendation I would give anyone."
Rangy R
.
Beaufort,
SC,
over 6 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Richard and his team offer timely and personal service. All of my questions were answered and I would recommend them to others."
Rangy R
.
Beaufort,
SC,
over 6 years ago
Assist with Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
"Well articulated response to patent examiner's points, prompt with communication and easy to work with."
Sam S
.
Columbia,
SC,
over 6 years ago
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