Jacksonville Patent Attorneys & Lawyers for Hire
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Joel Douglas
Jason Nolan
Kenneth Hamner
Joycelyn Brown
Eli Ness
Andrew Rapacke
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Kate Mcguire
Ashkan Najafi
Andrew Rush
Diana Mederos
Jacksonville Patent Lawyers for Hire
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Our experienced Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 80 reviews for Patents attorneys in Florida
Provisional Patent Application
"Got the job done quickly"
Denis D
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West Palm Beach,
FL,
21 days ago
App Patent Protection
"Kanika and her team, have done an excellent job with walking us through the patent process."
Keri H
.
Bradenton,
FL,
about 2 months ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Joel and his team are great. They communicate clearly and produce fast, quality work. They answered my questions throughout the process. I will partner with Joel again."
Andrew S
.
Riverview,
FL,
6 months ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Clear with expectations and delivery."
Matt S
.
Pompano Beach,
FL,
11 months ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"It was great working with Lauri. Always very responsive and quick with deadlines. Plus very knowledgable."
Gabriel M
.
Miami,
FL,
over 1 year ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"I wholeheartedly recommend Samuel Pierce to anyone seeking legal counsel. He is not only an exceptionally skilled attorney but also a true advocate for his clients' best interests. Working with Samuel has been an absolute privilege, and I am immensely grateful for his expertise and support. If you're in need of legal assistance, look no further than Samuel Pierce; he is a true legal champion. Bensalem"
Fatah B
.
Miami,
FL,
almost 2 years ago
Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
"Niq is proactive and easy to work with"
Sergey B
.
Orlando,
FL,
about 2 years ago
Patent Consultation
"Ross was thorough, efficient, and responsive. He did a great job!"
Subbu P
.
Tampa,
FL,
almost 3 years ago
File Utility Patent
"Working with Charles has been smooth sailing from start to finish. He is highly efficient, intelligent, and straightforward. I look forward to using his services again."
Meric O
.
Boca Raton,
FL,
over 3 years ago
File Utility Patent
"Alistair was very helpful and responsive to questions about my patent application. He works quickly and does thorough work and I would definitely work with him again in the future."
Jonathan P
.
West Palm Beach,
FL,
over 5 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Carlos cleared a prior arts search for me in the time frame we agreed upon."
Robert K
.
Bradenton,
FL,
almost 6 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"I was very pleased, the report I received was thorough and well presented."
Joe R
.
Wellington,
FL,
about 6 years ago
Non-Provisional Patent
"She's great! Very fast and professional."
Allan S
.
West Palm Beach,
FL,
over 6 years ago
File Provisional Patent
"Ash was extremely quick to respond to me and answer any questions I had. He is well versed in technology and optimistic in his recommendations. I will be working with him again in the near future."
Landon O
.
Saint Augustine,
FL,
over 7 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"It has been great working with Matt. Very knowledgeable!"
Jason B
.
Hollywood,
FL,
over 7 years ago
Assist with Patent Filing
"Easy communication, Very Knowledgeable Attorney!"
Anatoly D
.
Hallandale,
FL,
almost 8 years ago
Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent) Services
"This attorney was so awesome to work. Very diligent, knowledgeable and responsive."
Sakile C
.
Casselberry,
FL,
about 8 years ago
Software Provisional Patent Filing
"I recommend Brad. My patent was complex, maybe unnecessarily so, but he handled it. A good experience."
Bryce E
.
Saint Petersburg,
FL,
over 8 years ago
"Very knowledgeable, straight to the point, franc, fast response. Great working with him"
Jose M
.
Tampa,
FL,
over 9 years ago
Patent Filing (Prosecution) Services
"Wes was very professional and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond my expectations when writing my Non Provisional Patent. He gave great recommendations regarding the claims. I would highly recommend him as I will be using him again."
Ken C
.
Cape Coral,
FL,
over 9 years ago
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