West Monroe Patent Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
David Yamaguchi
Ali Shalchi
Joel Douglas
Samuel Pierce
Ken Emanuelson
Michael Ansell
Arous Kalantaryan
Karim Hamir
Jarad Dickinson
West Monroe Patent Lawyers
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Our experienced West 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 West 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 11 reviews for Patents attorneys in Louisiana
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Response to USPTO Office Action (Patent)
"Great to work with!"
Jessie B
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Ponchatoula,
LA,
about 5 years ago
Response to the Notice of Allowance
"Great Lawyer"
Michael B
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Baton Rouge,
LA,
over 5 years ago
File Utility Patent
"Great Lawyer"
Michael B
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Baton Rouge,
LA,
almost 6 years ago
Provisional Patent
"Richard is a great attorney. He gets to the point. His fees are reasonable. I will definitely use him again!"
Chiquita R
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Denham Springs,
LA,
over 6 years ago
File Design Patent
"2nd Time using Brett. He knows a lot of information. Great to work with. Very prompt when responding!"
Jessie B
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Ponchatoula,
LA,
almost 7 years ago
Conduct Patent Search
"Richard responds very quickly. He is knowledgeable and I will be using his services again."
Chiquita R
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Denham Springs,
LA,
almost 7 years ago
Design Patent
"This is the second job that Richard and his team has provided for me and as before they've done an outstanding job!! Highly recommend."
Michael B
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Baton Rouge,
LA,
about 7 years ago
File Utility Patent
"I received five different proposals for the work I needed done and out of the all I felt that Richard would be the best fit for me. Immediately after hiring him I knew I had made the right choice!! Richard is knowledgeable, honest, fair, and expedient with his turn around. I will definitely use him again and also recommend him. Thank you Richard and Thank you Upcounsel."
Michael B
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Baton Rouge,
LA,
about 7 years ago
Design Patent Services
"Very Prompt and Responsive!"
Jessie B
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Ponchatoula,
LA,
over 7 years ago
Provisional Patents Services
"Good"
James M
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Deridder,
LA,
about 9 years ago
Auto Utility Patent Services
"Excellent Job done with reasonable hours! Very quick & effective! The best one among the patent attorneys/agents I have worked with! Thank you."
Cheng Shung W
.
Baton Rouge,
LA,
about 9 years ago
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Key Takeaways
- A patent grants exclusive rights to an inventor, protecting their intellectual property from unauthorized use.
- Before applying for a patent, ensure the invention meets eligibility criteria and conduct a thorough patent search.
- Filing a provisional patent application can secure an early priority date while you finalize your invention.
- The patent process can be complex, and professional legal assistance can improve the chances of success.
- The USPTO offers different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant patents.
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Read MoreProvisional Patent
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Key Takeaways
- Provisional Patent Basics: A provisional patent application offers a lower-cost way to secure a filing date and establish "first to file" status under U.S. patent law.
- Not a Granted Patent: It does not get examined or lead directly to a granted patent; a non-provisional application must follow within 12 months.
- Delays Formal Process: It delays the start of the 20-year patent term, effectively giving you up to one extra year of protection.
- Less Formal Requirements: No claims, oath, or prior art disclosure required; however, the written description and drawings (if needed) must fully describe the invention.
- File Quality Matters: Poorly prepared provisional applications may cause loss of filing date if the non-provisional version is too different.
- Components: Includes a cover sheet, written description, opti
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Read MoreKey Takeaways
- Intellectual property (IP) for software includes copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and trademarks.
- Copyright protects the code itself, while patents safeguard the underlying processes or functions.
- Trade secrets offer indefinite protection if secrecy measures are maintained.
- IP management software tools help monitor, enforce, and renew IP rights efficiently.
- Common software IP risks include piracy, reverse engineering, and inadequate contract provisions.
- Agile development and collaborative environments require proactive IP ownership clarification.
- Global software IP protection demands understanding jurisdiction-specific laws.
What is Intellectual Property for Software?
Intellectual property for software is computer code or software protected by law under either a copyright, trademark, trade secret, or software patent.
Why Intellectual Property for Software Is Important
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Read MoreWhat Can Be Patented and How to Qualify
- 9 min read
Key Takeaways
- Patents are granted for inventions that are new, useful, and non-obvious.
- Eligible inventions must fall under defined categories: processes, machines, compositions, manufactured items, or new plant varieties.
- You cannot patent abstract ideas, natural phenomena, or laws of nature.
- Both improvements and new applications of known inventions may be patentable.
- To be granted a patent, your invention must be clearly described and fully enabled.
- Some software, business methods, and biotechnology innovations may qualify—but must meet specific criteria.
- Design and plant patents focus on aesthetic and biological uniqueness respectively, while utility patents cover function and structure.
- Timing is essential: prior public disclosure or sale can disqualify an invention.
- UpCounsel can connect you with a qualified patent attorney to help navigate the application process.
What Can Be P
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Read MoreInventive Step
- 5 min read
What Is the Inventive Step?
The inventive step is used to find out if the patent is in fact for a new item or just an obvious improvement on an existing item. Inventive steps make sure patents aren't awarded to existing inventions that the "inventor" just improved upon. These patents could allow someone to make money off of an item just because they tweaked it. This patent could also allow them to sue companies that improve their own processes just because they made small changes as well.
The applicant must prove that the improvement isn't obvious to people within the industry and that there are actually improvements that come with patenting the idea.
One of the key words when talking about the inventive step is "obvious." Many people also refer to the inventive step as the "non-obviousness clause." The EPO defines this as going beyond the expectations of technology, instead of just following the next natural step.
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