El Paso Patent Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
David Yamaguchi
Eric Alspaugh
Thomas Love
Ali Shalchi
Joel Douglas
Samuel Pierce
Niq Howard
Ken Emanuelson
Jarad Dickinson
El Paso Patent Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand El Paso Patent Attorneys
Our experienced El Paso 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 El Paso 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 87 reviews for Patents attorneys in Texas
Non-Provisional Patent
"Very responsive, professional, and accomodating!"
Sharon A
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San Antonio,
TX,
4 months ago
Design Patent
"We had a lot of red tape on our end to go through, Joel stuck with us throughout."
Daniel E
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Temple,
TX,
4 months ago
File Utility Patent
"Alexis is knowledgeable, proficient, and communicates clearly. On our first invention as a company, he was able to direct us properly to have the best outcome. He also understand the dynamics of small startups."
Alberto M
.
Allen,
TX,
over 1 year ago
File Provisional Patent
"Hired Richard for a provisional patent. We got back great work within the timeframes we had discussed."
Juan T
.
Houston,
TX,
almost 3 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Got the job done for a reasonable price. Very knowledgeable."
Ben F
.
Austin,
TX,
about 3 years ago
File Utility Patent
"Yoni Torchman quickly developed a comprehensive understanding of my patent requirements and provided excellent counsel related to the patentability of my invention. I plan on hiring Mr. Torchman again very soon in order to patent my inventions."
Jamieson B
.
Austin,
TX,
over 3 years ago
Patent Consultation
"Michael is a great lawyer. Very attentive and easy to work with. We are in the process of filing a patent and I am very pleased with what he delivered in our initial milestone for the provisional patent. Highly recommended!"
Michael A
.
Austin,
TX,
almost 4 years ago
File Utility Patent
"I will use Mr. Silver again."
Atiya S
.
Katy,
TX,
over 4 years ago
File Utility Patent
"Brandon acted responsibly and professionally in his dealings with me."
John K
.
Cypress,
TX,
almost 5 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Excellent experience. Will definitely use Lisa again if/when the need arises."
Eric T
.
Austin,
TX,
over 5 years ago
15 Minute Patent Consultation
"very knowledgeable and got to the point quickly."
Rajanikanth K
.
Round Rock,
TX,
almost 6 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Alistair showed compassion and understanding in a professional manner. The communication is smooth and easy."
Haiyan F
.
Flower Mound,
TX,
about 6 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Fantastic, very easy to discuss the options available, very easy to understand"
David B
.
Temple,
TX,
over 6 years ago
Assist with Patent Filing & Consult on Trademark Registration
"Great attorney very straightforward and knows the facts"
Nicky G
.
Palacios,
TX,
over 6 years ago
Patent Search Services
"Efficient and effective collaborator, I enjoyed working with Feras. He was hired by my business unit for all customer and partner contracts. Feras always gave an accurate estimate of time needed for the completion of his task and that was very helpful for me. He focused on substantive matters and explained to me their implications for better and quicker decisions. Overall, it has been a pleasure working with Feras."
Maher D
.
Houston,
TX,
almost 7 years ago
Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent) Services
"Very Responsive and takes time to explain path forward."
Muhammad A
.
Richardson,
TX,
almost 7 years ago
Review Artist Agreement for IP Issues
"Kory is a great lawyer with specific knowledge of the publishing industry. Highly recommended!"
Kyle N
.
Deer Park,
TX,
almost 7 years ago
Consumer Product/Service Utility Patent Filing
"Jay did an amazing job on my utility patent. He will always go out of his way to be as descriptive and clear as possible for any questions you ask. I would recommend him every time. I will continue to use jay throughout the stages of the patent process."
Logan N
.
Corpus Christi,
TX,
over 7 years ago
Consult on Patent Infringement
"Jonathan did a very through job in communicating with me and making sure we were on the same page. I sent a number of drafts, took my changes and comments well and the final was exactly what I need."
Doug R
.
Dripping Springs,
TX,
almost 8 years ago
"A true professional with impeccable results."
Antti P
.
San Antonio,
TX,
about 8 years ago
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