What we do:
Our patenting services
We have a broad and deep skill set to support development and commercialization of your inventions.
- Inventor / Client counseling
- US and international patent application drafting, filing, and prosecution to the end goal of patent allowance and granting. Because Susan is not a patent attorney, we can provide cost-effective, high quality service that is more affordable than patent attorneys and/or big law firms.
- IP due diligence:
- Competitive landscape searches
- Patentability analyses
- Freedom to operate analyses
- IP Portfolio Management & Growth. We monitor and provide oversight of your patent portfolio by paying US and international patent annuities and maintenance fees.
FAQs
Q: Is my invention patentable? A: We provide the targeted invention searches you need to answer this question. Also, you can visit some very helpful websites at the US Patent and Trademark Office, for example: https://www.uspto.gov/patents-getting-started/general-information-concerning-patents and https://www.uspto.gov/help/patent-help#type-help-for-inventors
Q: What is the first step in getting a patent? A: Contact us. We'll help you decide if you need to perform a search for your invention, file a provisional patent application, or provide persuasive arguments to advance your position during patent prosecution.
Q: How long does the patenting process take? A: You should prepare for a process that typically takes a couple of years, for a high-quality, defendable patent.