Columbus Patent Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
David Yamaguchi
Eric Alspaugh
Ali Shalchi
Joel Douglas
James Smedley
Niq Howard
Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
Michael Ansell
Ian Good
Columbus Patent Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Columbus Patent Attorneys
Our experienced Columbus 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 Columbus 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 22 reviews for Patents attorneys in Ohio
File Provisional Patent
"Great Prior Art search for fintech Patent"
Josh J
.
Painesville,
OH,
29 days ago
Utility Patent Filing Assistance
"Kanika and her team are the most professional and hard working. Excellent work and service. Will recommend and return anytime."
Christoph M
.
Fairfield,
CA,
8 months ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"A helpful consultation for setting and organizing my goals. Thank you."
Dylan L
.
Columbus,
OH,
11 months ago
Provisional Patent
"Highly recommend Kanika and her team. They do great, prompt work!"
Katarina K
.
Cincinnati,
OH,
about 1 year ago
Assistance with Patent Search and Filing Provisional Patent
"Excellent guidance and very thorough patent search. Extremely pleased!"
Katarina K
.
Cincinnati,
OH,
about 1 year ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Mario's the man. Quick & Professional."
Christopher M
.
Grove City,
OH,
over 1 year ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Thank you for drawing up and submitting my provisional patent!"
Angela S
.
North Canton,
OH,
over 2 years ago
Patent Consultation
"Joel helped me understand the patent application process and successfully submitted the documents for my provisional patent. I would hire Joel and his team again."
Nicholas O
.
Dayton,
OH,
almost 3 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"It was a pleasure working with Joel and his team!"
Stewart L
.
Independence,
OH,
about 3 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"He was quite knowledgeable and answered all my questions with clarity. He didn't hesitate to repeat something if I didn't hear or understand the first time. He also got me results a lot sooner than expected. Definitely recommend!"
Toya L
.
Cleveland,
OH,
over 5 years ago
Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
"Does what he says."
Garnett H
.
Toledo,
OH,
almost 6 years ago
Patent Consultation
"Process was easy!"
Regina C
.
Warren,
OH,
about 6 years ago
Non-Provisional Patent
"Great experience so far!"
Regina C
.
Warren,
OH,
about 6 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Completed the task in a very timely manner!"
Regina C
.
Warren,
OH,
about 6 years ago
Consult on Design Patent
"Richard is very professional and fast! He has a great team working with him, and I'd highly recommend his firm to anyone."
George C
.
Dayton,
OH,
almost 7 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Excellent communicator and exemplary knowledge of the law. Also, exceptionally reasonable pricing. Stellar service."
Garnett H
.
Toledo,
OH,
about 7 years ago
Assist with Non-Provisional Patent
"This was my first upcounsel experience and Kanika and team made it easy."
Julie F
.
Danville,
CA,
over 7 years ago
Consumer Product/Service Utility Patent Filing
"Did a great job on the task."
Mark M
.
Perrysburg,
OH,
over 8 years ago
Consumer Product Provisional Patent Filing
"Alexis was very clear in his communication and got everything done quickly and efficiently."
Michelle K
.
Cincinnati,
OH,
about 9 years ago
Patent Filing (Prosecution) Services
"Kanika was great to work with. She is very professional and extremely responsive. I have already recommended her to others."
Peter B
.
Medina,
OH,
about 10 years ago
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