Mankato Patent Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
David Yamaguchi
Thomas Love
Ali Shalchi
Joel Douglas
Samuel Pierce
Sara Sass
Monica Winghart
Brooks Lindsay
Jarad Dickinson
Mankato Patent Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Mankato Patent Attorneys
Our experienced Mankato 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 Mankato 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 9 reviews for Patents attorneys in Minnesota
Patent Consultation
"Helpful and insightful. Would recommend."
Ben S
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Elk River,
MN,
almost 2 years ago
Patent Consultation
"Beth, was incredibly helpful in helping to navigate a patent process started by a prior attorney. She provided clarity on our possible next steps and helped reshape via CIP. Beth was a pleasure to work with and will definitely be our go to on future projects."
Natalie G
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Lakeville,
MN,
about 3 years ago
File Utility Patent
"Kanika and her team is great and professional. I really enjoyed the experience and look forward to working with her team on more IP needs."
Rich L
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Saint Paul,
MN,
over 3 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Aaron was knowledgeable on the topic, respectful of the time, and provided valuable information to formulate a plan forward."
Matthew G
.
Lakeville,
MN,
over 3 years ago
File Utility Patent
"He knows what needs to be done and does it quickly."
Mark H
.
Saint Paul,
MN,
about 5 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Kanika was a joy to work with."
Charles W
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Saint Paul,
MN,
almost 6 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"very knowledgeable"
Eric B
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Minneapolis,
MN,
about 6 years ago
Consult on Provisional Patent
"Richard Eldredge proposed to do a patent search, review a patent that I wrote myself, and file the patent. On 4/6 he said the patent would be filed and he would send a receipt of filing. He sent me an invoice, and I paid it. Today is 7/5, three months later. Despite numerous messages on upcounsel asking for the filing receipt, I have still not received one and am becoming suspicious if it was ever filed at all. A call to his office informed me that I had to write to him on upcounsel if I wanted to communicate with him. As of today, I still have not heard from Richard or his firm on the status of the filing of my patent. In his brief correspondence regarding the content of the patent, Richard seemed knowledgeable and experienced in patent law and customs. The administrative follow through and communication of his office is completely unacceptable though and erases any benefit his experience and expertise may bring. I would not use his services again."
Michael T. Lester, M
.
Prior Lake,
MN,
over 6 years ago
Design Patent Services
"Mike was very knowledgeable about patents and after speaking with him I am confident about my path forward. I will definitely contact him regarding future patents"
Tony G
.
Minneapolis,
MN,
over 7 years ago
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