New Bedford Patent Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg

David Yamaguchi
Ali Shalchi

Joel Douglas
James Smedley
Samuel Pierce

Niq Howard

Ken Emanuelson
Michael Ansell
Jarad Dickinson
New Bedford Patent Lawyers
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Legal Services Offered by Our On-Demand New Bedford Patent Attorneys
Our experienced New Bedford 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 New Bedford 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 35 reviews for Patents attorneys in Massachusetts

Patent Consultation
"My partner and I were floored by how rapidly Joel's firm and our attorney Tom were able to correct the issue of abandonment of our patent with the USPTO. They had the matter resolved in days and were so pleasant to speak to and patient in answering our questions. I look forward to working again with them in the future!"
Colleen T
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Watertown,
MA,
over 1 year ago
Conduct a Freedom To Operate analysis
"It was a pleasure working with Ross! The communication between us was very clear and timely. It was evident that he had extensive engineering experience. Upon receiving my drawings, he immediately understood them, asked good questions, and got to work. Additionally, he was open to having as many phone calls as needed."
Ruben O
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Boston,
MA,
over 2 years ago

File Provisional Patent
"I really appreciate and love working with Jason. From the discussions we had, I can tell that he is very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. He tries his best to help you in your work and meet your deadlines."
Adrian F
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about 3 years ago

Provisional Patent
"Kanika is a great IP attorney, excellent insights, responsiveness and care. We are satisfied !"
Khadija K
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Norwood,
MA,
over 3 years ago

15 Minute Patent Consultation
"Very professional!"
Alan Z
.
Boston,
MA,
over 5 years ago

Conduct Patent Search
"Ms. Radhakrishnan Ian very knowledgeable, professional and an expert that really helps us understand what we need to do in order to get our patent launched. She's very responsive and I highly recommend her to anyone needing a professional patent lawyer."
Deborah A
.
Kingston,
MA,
over 5 years ago

15 Minute Patent Infringement Consultation
"Great work!"
Stefan S
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Boston,
MA,
over 5 years ago
File Design Patent
"Ross is efficient and got our patent filed on time.."
Sandip A
.
Arlington,
MA,
over 5 years ago

Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Was great experience with Richard... Thanks... We highly recommend him"
Maher George B
.
Methuen,
MA,
over 5 years ago

Non-Provisional Patent
"I highly recommend Kanika for anyone who is looking for a great patent lawyer. During my work with Kanika, I found she is very professional, responsible, and responsive. The work is quite challenging and requires a strong technical background. Kanika was able to quickly understand the non-trivial technical description, and delivered a very satisfactory, high quality work within a short period of time. It is a privilege and enjoyable experience to work with someone who is that professional, responsible and responsive. I strongly recommend Kanika to anyone who's looking for a great patent lawyer and of course, I'm very looking forward to work with Kanika again :)"
Ye T
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Shrewsbury,
MA,
almost 6 years ago

Conduct Patent Search
"Very professional and helpful!"
Suzanne F
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Winchester,
MA,
almost 6 years ago
Non-Provisional Patent Services
"I would recommend James' services to others. I used him for a USPTO non-provisional filing and then PCT filing. James set me up with an experienced attorney in his firm."
Terence D
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Boston,
MA,
over 6 years ago

File Utility Patent
"Just beginning the process of turning my provisional into a non-provisional patent. So far, Jack has been great. A straight-shooter I hope to work with on many other projects."
Ralph G
.
Belchertown,
MA,
over 6 years ago

15 Minute Patent Infringement Consultation
"He addressed all my concerns very efficiently and provided me as much information as possible within the consulation."
Parul N
.
Marlborough,
MA,
over 6 years ago

File Utility Patent
"Jack is amazing. He really took my idea and made it into something that would be more valuable than I had even imagined."
Heather L
.
Shrewsbury,
MA,
over 6 years ago

Patent Consultation
"Richard is quick, efficient and knowledgeable"
Jesse S
.
Watertown,
MA,
almost 7 years ago

Provisional Patent
"Kanika is very knowledgeable and knows exactly what I need for my situation."
Chris K
.
Somerville,
MA,
almost 7 years ago

15 Minute Patent Consultation
"Kanika was very knowledgeable and efficient in her communication. She is a real thought partner and understands what I need."
Chris K
.
Somerville,
MA,
almost 7 years ago

Conduct Patent Search
"Less than 24-hour turnaround. I provided my provisional patent documentation and Richard's team produced a nice summary of prior art found the next morning."
Dan S
.
Boston,
MA,
almost 7 years ago
Assist with Patent Litigation
"Stefan was able to distill a very complex situation with 10+ year history down into a concise and articulate argument."
Michael I
.
Norfolk,
MA,
about 7 years ago
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