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| Is it Safe to Disclose my Invention to You?
Yes, all disclosures are covered by the attorney-client privilege and will be kept secret and in full confidence. It does not matter whether you are a prospective, current or former client - the duty is the same. We are, however, willing to sign a non-disclosure upon request. (see sample here)
What is the Patent Process Generally?
First, an application is drafted which meets strict Patent Office requirements and it is filed - this awards you an important filing date. If you choose to file a provisional application first, you must file a non-provisional application within one year to keep your filing date. A year or more after filing a non-provisional, a Patent Examiner at the Patent Office will examine the application and make rejections to it. We work with the Examiner to hopefully resolve these issues. (known as prosecution) If examination is successful, you will be granted a patent.
How Much Does it Cost?
The cost of drafting your patent application depends on the type of application or complexity of the invention. We charge a flat rate of $1105 for a "coached" provisional application and $3105 for a full provisional application. Cost for a non-provisional application depends on invention complexity, so please contact us to get an estimate for your specific project.
What are the First Steps?
You should first contact us for an evaluation of your invention and assessment of your case. We can then determine if your invention is patentable, whether we should conduct a prior art search, and what type of application is appropriate for you.
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