Fairfax Patent Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
David Yamaguchi
Thomas Love
Ali Shalchi
Joel Douglas
James Smedley
Samuel Pierce
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Sara Sass
Peter Krehbiel
Jarad Dickinson
Fairfax Patent Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Fairfax Patent Attorneys
Our experienced Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 17 reviews out of 22 reviews for Patents attorneys in Virginia
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Ross provided thoughtful, no-nonsense counsel that exceeded our expectations. All of his answers to our questions were on-point and revealed a depth of experience and understanding. Additionally, he responds to messages extremely quickly. We would highly recommend working with Ross and look forward to working with him again in the future."
Paul C
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Arlington,
VA,
8 months ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"I'm so pleased with Kanika and her amazing paralegals. They did a quick and thorough search which helped me not only understand patentability but also made me think more deeply about all the aspects of my invention. I would recommend them unreservedly."
La Shaun C
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Burke,
VA,
about 2 years ago
Design Patent U-shaped
"Ross has worked with me on several projects and always does a great job."
Blake H
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Virginia Beach,
VA,
over 2 years ago
Patent Consults Services
"Jonathan is extremely enjoyable to work with and really went above and beyond for me - far more than most. His fee structure allowed me to explore my questions in depth without worrying about the clock, and he stayed right there with me until everything was resolved. Already have plans to use him again in future. Top attorney."
Daniel O
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Arlington,
VA,
over 3 years ago
Other Patent Matter negotiate
"Thank you Ross for your assistance."
Theresa L
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Chesapeake,
VA,
about 4 years ago
Patent Consultation
"It was indeed my pleasure to have an opportunity to work with Ross Brandborg. I plan to work with him in the future. Thank you, Ross!"
Theresa L
.
Chesapeake,
VA,
about 4 years ago
15 Minute Patent Consultation
"Kanika helped helped me with all my questions."
Theresa L L
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Chesapeake,
VA,
about 5 years ago
Assist with Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
"Very much appreciated the quick action."
Gary G
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Vienna,
VA,
over 5 years ago
Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
"Great well rounded staff and response time-yielding results. Lawrence Ellis Williams Architect"
Lawrence W
.
Richmond,
VA,
over 5 years ago
15 Minute Patent Consultation
"Clear communicator and knowledgeable."
Raj C
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Arlington,
VA,
over 6 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"He was very good"
Noah S
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Arlington,
VA,
almost 7 years ago
Utility Patent Filing
"Alexis is great to work with -- he really gets the science and he does his very best to maximise the value and scope of the patent. I will be doing another project with him very soon. So I'm a repeat customer. Which I think says it all. Thanks for a wonderful job!"
Mark T
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Falls Church,
VA,
almost 7 years ago
Respond to Office Action
"I would hire Jay again."
Phillip T
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Warrenton,
VA,
over 7 years ago
Respond to Office Action
"I would hire Jay again."
Phillip T
.
Warrenton,
VA,
over 7 years ago
Convert Provisional to non-provisional filing
"As always, great service, very responsive and keep things moving on track.."
Bramh G
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McLean,
VA,
about 8 years ago
Consumer Product Utility Patent Filing
"I told Mr. Caleb St.-Jean what I needed and he delivered."
Harold M
.
Culpeper,
VA,
over 8 years ago
Standard Provisional Patent Package
"Kanika is great to work with, very knowledgeable and keep you and your engagement on track through proactive reminders, feedbacks and delivery."
Bramh G
.
McLean,
VA,
about 9 years ago
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