Monroe Patent Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
David Yamaguchi
Thomas Love
Ali Shalchi
Joel Douglas
James Smedley
Samuel Pierce
Michael Ansell
Thomas Greene
Jarad Dickinson
Monroe Patent Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand Monroe Patent Attorneys
Our experienced Monroe 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 Monroe 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 39 reviews for Patents attorneys in Washington
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Easy to work with and quickly helped us complete our project!"
Tyler T
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Seattle,
WA,
5 months ago
Patent Consultation
"Ali is highly experienced, knowledgeable, communicative and thoughtful."
Jason R
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Tacoma,
WA,
over 1 year ago
File Utility Patent
"Exceptional Patent Attorney. Jason Nolan quickly grasps complex technical concepts, inventions, and designs; and works quickly as well. Our company is pleased to have found Nolan IP Law and we will use both Jason and UpCounsel in the future."
Jim N
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Bellevue,
WA,
over 2 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Great work overall, efficient and effective."
Abdullah M
.
Kent,
WA,
over 2 years ago
Patent Consultation
"Easy to work with and was very accommodating with our questions before we hired him."
Hannah F
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Tacoma,
WA,
over 2 years ago
Draft Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
"Great experience."
Kiran H
.
Redmond,
WA,
almost 3 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Quick to respond, and clear in his work."
John B
.
Vancouver,
WA,
about 3 years ago
File Provisional Patent
"It was great working with Alexis. Very responsive and high quality deliverables."
Dave M
.
Seattle,
WA,
over 3 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Ross read my manuscript and provided the legal review I found invaluable, clear and highly helpful. Thanks Ross"
Benjamin R
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Seattle,
WA,
about 4 years ago
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Provisional Patent
"Thank you for everything you've done to help me in the patent process! Couldn't have asked for a better attorney!"
Jenny G
.
Spokane,
WA,
over 4 years ago
Patent Search Services
"Brett was extremely helpful and I liked that his proposal started off with a consultation fee instead of a total cost for filing etc. without knowing any details. ."
Jenny G
.
Spokane,
WA,
over 4 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Brandon was great! Exactly what I was looking for."
Ezekiel J
.
Kent,
WA,
about 5 years ago
File Provisional Patent
"Seth was very proactive and knowledgeable with helping me understand my options and how best to strategize protection with my patent. He was very responsive, personable and easy to work with. I highly recommend him!"
Julia T
.
Seattle,
WA,
over 5 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Quick reply. Professional and very communicative. I am very pleased with the level of customer service."
Adam L
.
Seattle,
WA,
over 5 years ago
15 Minute Patent Consultation
"Great and consultation"
Robin C
.
Burlington,
WA,
over 5 years ago
Provisional Patent Services
"Alexis was amazing. Looking forward to working with him again."
Al S
.
Sammamish,
WA,
almost 6 years ago
Non-Provisional Patent
"Fast responses"
Tyler T
.
Seattle,
WA,
about 6 years ago
File Provisional Patent
"Richard is great and he immediately took care of everything that was needed regarding my patent."
Alex A
.
Redmond,
WA,
about 6 years ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Fast response even in midnight and weekend!"
Chun Wei C
.
Bellevue,
WA,
about 6 years ago
15 Minute Patent Consultation
"Very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. Answered all of my questions and provided sound advice."
Jay C
.
Bellingham,
WA,
about 6 years ago
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