Las Vegas Patent Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
Kanika Radhakrishnan
David Yamaguchi
Eric Alspaugh
Thomas Love
Ali Shalchi
Joel Douglas
Ryan J. Cann
Eric Kohli
Nihat Deniz Bayramoglu
Las Vegas Patent Lawyers
Why Hire a Patent Attorney?
A patent protects your intellectual property and prevents others from producing, marketing, and selling a similar invention. There are over 280,000 patents filed every year, and nearly 300,000 utility patents were granted in 2015 alone. This is a crowded space with intense competition. Though the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) allows anyone to file for a patent, it's best to have a knowledgeable patent attorney guide you through the process.
Las Vegas inventors can get assistance from the Nevada Inventors Association to guide them in their business efforts. However, this valuable resource is no substitution for a patent attorney. The right attorney will help with:
- Choosing the Right Patent: You have many different options when it comes to filing a patent. You may need a utility patent for inventions such a new technological device, chemical composition, or research methodology, or a design patent for a non-functional creation such as an interior design concept.
- Filing in the Appropriate Order: Filing a patent involves several steps. A provisional application is the first step for most inventors. This provides a 12-month window in which the applicant can file a utility patent. A non-provisional patent is more complex, but only this will lead to an actual patent. You may also choose to file for international patent protection. You should file for protection under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) within a year of your U.S. patent application. This provides you with 30 months to file for protection in countries that participate in the treaty.
- Understanding Your Patent Search Results: You can only file for a patent if you have an original invention or idea. This is the most difficult part of the patent process. A patent attorney will help you assess the competition and determine how you can distinguish your patent from others.
In your search for a patent attorney, you may also find professionals known as patent agents. A patent agent can assist with the application process but lacks the legal qualifications and expertise to represent you in cases of patent licensing or patent infringement. Choose a Las Vegas, Nevada, patent attorney for the most comprehensive services.
How to Find the Best Patent Attorney
There are significant differences between patent attorneys. Choosing the wrong person to assist you in this effort can result in a patent denial from the USPTO. Make sure you're choosing the most qualified person for your project, while still staying within your allotted budget.
Choose your patent attorney based on the following:
- Ability to Understand Your Patent: Patent attorneys must have a degree in an area that provides specific technical expertise they can apply to patents. This might include chemistry, engineering, pharmacology, or other similar areas. Make sure your attorney has a degree in an area that's relevant to your invention. Whether you're patenting a new piece of digital technology or a beauty formula, there's a Las Vegas patent attorney equipped to deal with your application.
- Experience with Patent Filing: If your patent is in a highly competitive area where there are several similar patents already on file, you should look for an attorney that has a long history with similar cases. However, if your patent is fairly straightforward with minimal competition, you can probably choose a more affordable attorney who may be newer to the arena.
- Qualified Background: Patents are a matter of exclusive federal law. You don't have to work with a Las Vegas patent attorney to file a valid patent. However, you should look for someone who is licensed with the Nevada State Bar to ensure that they have a strong educational background and good standing in the state.
Make sure you hire someone who is licensed as a patent attorney and not simply a patent agent. An agent can assist you with the paperwork associated with patent filing, but they have not passed the USPTO patent bar exam. If you later need assistance with a case of patent infringement or patent licensing, an agent will not be able to assist you, while an attorney can continue to meet your needs. Many patent attorneys are also experienced in other areas of business law that you may find useful.
The right Las Vegas patent attorney will help you protect your invention and ensure that any future profits from your idea will belong to you.
Questions for a Patent Attorney
- What do you charge for your services, and how are your services billed?
- Will I get a free consultation for our initial meeting?
- Will you provide your patentability opinion for my invention in writing?
- Who is responsible for completing your patent search and what are their qualifications?
- What types of clients do you typically work with?
- How do you meet with your clients? Do you take primarily in-person meetings, or conduct your business via phone and email?
Once you've found the right fit, you'll be able to successfully file your Las Vegas patent with the greatest chance of success.
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Our experienced Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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 19 reviews out of 24 reviews for Patents attorneys in Nevada
Patent Consultation
"Gene was great to work with - very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process, offering great advise to make sure I was protected and that everything was in order."
Brian F
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Henderson,
NV,
over 1 year ago
Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent) Services
"Extremely responsive attorney, clear communication, and pleasure to work with."
Mike F
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Saratoga,
CA,
almost 2 years ago
Draft Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
"Great IP attorney. Really knows what to do."
Jack B
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Las Vegas,
NV,
over 2 years ago
Draft Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
"I couldn’t have asked for a better Patent Attorney! Jason really becomes involved in his work and tries to get it right, instead of “kicking the can down the road” like other lawyers sometimes do. If you need help with IP, I highly recommend Jason Nolan!"
Jake M
.
Boulder City,
NV,
about 3 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"As good as they come. He is incredibly patient and understanding. Very fair on pricing and is an absolute pleasure to work with. I will continue to work with Ross and use him as a great legal resource."
Kc K
.
Gardnerville,
NV,
over 3 years ago
Patent Infringement Consultation
"Aaron was responsive and as importantly gave us the information we needed to address a possible patent infringement."
Mike S
.
Henderson,
NV,
almost 4 years ago
File Utility Patent
"I appreciate the help Alexis provided, helping me file a Non-Provisional Patent. Everything went smoothly. I highly recommend Alexis Saenz, if you need help protecting your Intellectual Property!"
Jake M
.
Boulder City,
NV,
over 5 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Richard is very knowledgeable in IP, it was great working with this!"
Whitney S
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
over 5 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Excellent, quick and responsive. Great work."
Michael G
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
almost 6 years ago
Convert Provisional into Non-Provisional Patent
"Alexis did a great job guiding me on options and timing of our trademark and patent initiatives. He proved to be a great asset to our company."
Robert F
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
about 6 years ago
File Design Patent
"The Eldredge Law Firm, LLC provided exceptional service and assistance in the timely filing of my USPTO Application seeking Design [ornamental] Patent Registration for my Signature Style product"
Jim L
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
about 6 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"I have nothing but awesome things to ay about Kanika and her team. Excellent experience!"
Mike O
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Las Vegas,
NV,
over 6 years ago
Non-Provisional Patent
"Good overall. The non provisional patent was filed within 2 weeks. Very quick with the patent search (1 business day), and the initial patent application was provided within a week. There were several iterations of the application and he was quick to incorporate my input. He missed a scheduled phone call, and I had to follow up on the status of the application at the end, but it got done. The work was done quickly and we will see how the patent application progresses through the patent process."
Farahida J
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
over 6 years ago
File Utility Patent
"A patent search was completed quickly and within the time frame specified. It was also done at a reasonable price."
Farahida J
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
over 6 years ago
File Design Patent
"The right guy for my project"
Tyrel F
.
Spring Creek,
NV,
over 6 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"TCB: Takin' care of business."
Andrew S
.
Reno,
NV,
almost 7 years ago
Consumer Product Patent Research
"I could not be any more happier than to work with Roy. I went to law school myself; however, I do not have enough expertise in patent area, but Roy made everything both easier and faster on our end. I interviewed many attorney before hiring Roy, but I hired Roy because of his experience - you would need at least attorney with 10+ years experience in patent world - and his dedication and willingness to understand your needs many times without charing consultation fees. Roy is flexible and willing to work on payment options. Roy walked me through step by step explaining how everything works, and Roy is always available to me when my schedule is tight, even at 9 p.m.. Roy produced a very dedicated and diligence work product. Sometimes, I think Roy did more than he should. As a result, I am happy with his work. I cannot say enough good things about Roy, and I think anyone who hires Roy will not be disappointed."
Paul N
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Las Vegas,
NV,
over 7 years ago
Hardware
"Great communication. Great person."
Rasheedah L
.
Las Vegas,
NV,
over 7 years ago
Provisional to Non-Provisional Patent Filing
"Ryan J. Cann was without a doubt the best attorney I ever hired. I would tell the world what a great job he did for me and hire him again in a second. Thank you Ryan J. Cann !!!!"
Sherry R
.
Gardnerville,
NV,
over 8 years ago
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