When patents have been researched and protections applied for at an early point, it creates a degree in safety in terms of the future of the project.
At first sight, patents and patent consulting for a start-up company may appear expensive and an unnecessary investment, but having protections in place at an early point increases the chance of attracting strong investors.
AN IMPORTANT INVESTMENT
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Ensuring rights is an investment in the future of your enterprise
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​Studies show companies with focus on protecting IP rights do better on many levels than those that do not focus on IP rights
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Before developing a product, an investigation should be conducted to determine if it would infringe on an already existing patent
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Then seek protection via a USPTO filing such as a provisional application
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​Without this protection, there is a risk others may copy the product or apply first for a patent covering a similar invention
PATENT CONSULTING SERVICES OFFERED
Novelty Search
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We investigate whether the idea or product is new
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Utilize searches in multiple patent offices in addition to the US Patent and Trademark Office
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Determine if product is possibly covered by someone else’s patent protections
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Business Potential of Idea
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Provide overview of whether product can be introduced without problems in given market​​
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Also research already existing products that may be similar
Assist with Provisional Filing
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If the idea is new it is important to protect your rights
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We can assist with the provisional patent filing in the USPTO
SERVICES
Exceeding Your Expectations
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
BRANDING & POSITIONING ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTORY CONSULTATION
WE ADJUST CONSULTING TO YOUR COMPANY
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Our level of consulting will be personalized to the size and scope of your company
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We will provide a flexible process and adjust throughout the process to meet your needs exactly
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A typical review will take approximately two hours and our rate is resonable
Novelty searches will be conducted using domestic and foreign patent office searches and other search engines to generate an easy to read report showing if the product idea is already owned or protected by patent
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Product searches will be made through ecommerce sites and social media to ascertain if any version of the product already is or is about to be in the public domain
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Provisional Filing in USPTO: Utilizing the latest forms and filing tools will enable a filing which provides 1 year of protection for the product idea