March 6, 2025
Frequently Asked Question
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Although we can complete a patent in a week; we recommend allowing at least one month to fully prepare and file a patent application.
Depends on the technology, but most patents receive a government response within one year.
We can file a provisional application. A provisional application allows you to claim “patent pending” while you make a decision on how to proceed.
Yes, but we don’t recommend it. It takes more time to convert your version of the patent into a patent-eligible application.
Design patents protect the ornamental aspect of your invention, whereas other patients protect the function of your invention.
You should only engage with others under an on-disclosure agreement.
You have a deadline of one (1) year to file a patent application after it has been publicly disclosed to a person who is not under a non-disclosure agreement.
Yes, but your concept should be developed well enough such that a person who is skilled in the same technology can replicate your invention.
Generally, no. Software patents are more suited for copyright registration. There are exceptions, however.
YES! We recommend that you proceed as quickly as possible. Do not rely on a patent to start marketing.
All fees are a flat fee. Call us for specifics.
Depends on the technology, complexity, and experience of the attorney. We will not recommend filing a patent if we feel that your chances of success are low.
Design patents = 15 years after the registration date. Utility patents = 20 years from the initial filing date.
Sort of, but it is not practicable. Also, it is very expensive. We can file in other countries, however
A trademark protects your logo, business name, or catchphrase. However, a trademark advertises your products or services. A copyright only protects art.
You can file as many trademarks as you like, however, we will consult with you and your business goals to determine the best approach to your trademark portfolio.
Of course, and we recommend that you do. The first to commercially use their trademark has priority over others.
Yes, you can, however, you want to be sure that you are not infringing on another registered trademark. We recommend allowing us to provide a trademark analysis before you invest heavily into your trademark brand.
Not necessarily. You should allow a reputable firm to provide a trademark analysis to determine if other companies are using a similar trademark
We recommend registering the brand name first because it provides broader protection. In addition, many companies amend their logos, but the brand name usually stays the same.
Most trademark applications are reviewed within 9 months from filing. For more accurate data concerning your filing, the trademark office has an application clock on their website. Here is the link.
All fees are flat fee. Call us for specifics.
It can, yes. However, you can renew your trademark every 3 to 5 years. Thus, your trademark can last forever so long as you renew it.
A copyright only protects art, such as music, paintings, books, movies, etc. Whereas trademarks protect your business brand.
Nope! We often recommend (with someguidance from our firm) to file the copyrightregistration themselves. However, for morecomplicated filings, we recommend thatyou seek a reputable firm.
Depends. The copyright office allows formultiple submissions for someunpublished art under one registration
Yes. However, you don’t need a copyrightright registration at the timethe art wasinfringed. However, you will need to file forcopyright registration to file a lawsuitagainst the infringer.
The entire life of the artist, plus anadditional 70 years.
All fees are flat fee. Call us for specifics.
