Counsel For Turning
Inventions Into Patents.
From initial idea to granted patent, here's what working together looks like — and what to expect at each stage.
We start with a conversation about your invention — what it does, how it works, and what makes it novel. This helps identify the core inventive concept and determine whether patent protection is the right path forward. No technical detail is too small at this stage.
DiscoveryThe patent application — including the specification, claims, and drawings — is carefully drafted to cover your invention broadly while remaining anchored in its technical reality. Claims are the legal backbone of a patent, and precise drafting is essential for enforceability.
DraftingThe application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, establishing your priority date. Depending on your goals, this may be a provisional application (12-month placeholder) or a full non-provisional filing. International filings via PCT are also available.
FilingAfter examination, the USPTO typically issues an Office Action — a formal response raising questions or rejections. We respond strategically with arguments and amendments to advance the application toward allowance. This back-and-forth is a normal and expected part of the process.
ProsecutionOnce allowed, the patent is granted after payment of an issue fee — giving you enforceable rights for up to 20 years from the filing date. Maintenance fees keep the patent in force, and we can advise on continuation strategies to extend protection as your technology evolves.
GrantAreas of specialization for translating technical details to patent applications.
Whether you have a fully built product or just an idea on paper — let's talk about what patent protection could look like for you.