Honolulu Patent Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
Kanika Radhakrishnan
David Yamaguchi
Eric Alspaugh
Ali Shalchi
Joel Douglas
Samuel Pierce
Ken Emanuelson
Arous Kalantaryan
Karim Hamir
Honolulu Patent Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Honolulu Patent Attorneys
Our experienced Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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 15 reviews for Patents attorneys in Hawaii
Non-Provisional Patent Services
"treated me fairly, would hire again."
Michael N
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Kapaa,
HI,
over 2 years ago
Non-Provisional Patent - UAC
"would hire again"
Michael N
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Kapaa,
HI,
about 3 years ago
Provisional Patent for the AWS
"Will hire again"
Michael N
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Kapaa,
HI,
about 3 years ago
Provisional Patent
"excellent, would hire again"
Michael N
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Kapaa,
HI,
about 4 years ago
Non-Provisional Patent
"good work, would hire again"
Michael N
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Kapaa,
HI,
about 4 years ago
Draft Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
"Alexis understood my needs and responded in a timely fashion. Recommended"
Michael N
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Kapaa,
HI,
almost 5 years ago
Non-Provisional Patent
"Richard and his team are efficient, knowledgeable, and top notch professionals. Highly recommended!"
Andrew S
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Honolulu,
HI,
over 5 years ago
Other Patent Matter Services
"Super efficient, knowledgeable and great communication."
Jaime R
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Honolulu,
HI,
over 5 years ago
Patent Consultation
"Fast and efficient. Great response time."
Jaime R
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Honolulu,
HI,
almost 6 years ago
Non-Provisional Patent
"Richard and hes team are awesome. Fast and friendly."
Guillermo C
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Pearl City,
HI,
about 6 years ago
File Provisional Patent
"No words can express the gratitude that we have for Richard. As a first time innovator, no reviews can fully calm the doubt, worry, fear, intimidation and nervousness that we have but we do rely heavily on them. If you are where I was and have doubts about which law firm to choose, please, take it from me (Who is totally doubtful and paranoid of every little thing) Choose Richard. Our process is still on going and haven't turned in our patent application yet (due to my fiancé and I being the paranoid/perfectionist that we are needing to make sure everything is as we want on the application lol) but we are having the smoothest journey yet and are so thankful. As innovators, no one wants to deal with tribulations and we try to avoid them at all costs so we are in heaven right now. Thankful to Richard and I am glad that we choose him even though we had more cost efficient bidders. One thing to remember, Quality is KEY! Never forget that. Thank you Richard!"
Abcde P
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Waianae,
HI,
over 6 years ago
Other Patent Matter Services
"On point and very effective."
Guillermo C
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Pearl City,
HI,
about 7 years ago
Patent Search Services
"Quick response time and very efficient."
Guillermo C
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Pearl City,
HI,
over 7 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Caleb has done everything he has said he was going to do. Unfortunately, this is a characteristic lost on most people these days. I am thrilled to have found an attorney who actually keeps his word."
Nancy G
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Kailua Kona,
HI,
over 7 years ago
Standard Provisional Patent Package
"Kanika was quick, clear, and knowledgable. A pleasure to work with."
Andrew J. C
.
Honolulu,
HI,
almost 10 years ago
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