Frequently Asked Questions

You work directly with your attorney throughout — not a rotating team or junior staff.

It's the legal term for the process of getting a patent granted — drafting, filing, and responding to the patent office until a patent either issues or the process ends. It has nothing to do with criminal prosecution.

That's exactly what the general patent practice is for. If your invention is a well-defined technical innovation, there's a good chance it's still a fit — reach out and we'll talk through the specifics.

It's a normal, expected step — not a sign anything went wrong. We respond directly to the examiner and work with you on any adjustments to the claims.

Just keep up with maintenance fees, which keep the patent active. We track those deadlines and let you know when payment is due.

Patent timing isn't tied to FDA clearance — the key trigger is public disclosure or sale. We can help you think through sequencing based on your product and funding timeline.

Not necessarily. You don't need a finished, market-ready product — just an invention that's clearly defined enough to describe and claim.

Software patents generally need to show a specific technical improvement, not just a new interface — we can help evaluate whether your invention meets that bar.

It covers your initial filing — the disclosure meeting, drafting, and submission to the USPTO. Anything beyond that is discussed directly and outlined in your engagement letter.

Payment details are laid out in your engagement letter after your free consultation.

A trademark protects a brand identifier — like a name, logo, or slogan. A patent protects an invention. Many businesses eventually need both, but they're separate types of protection.

It varies, but trademark applications generally involve a more straightforward back-and-forth with the trademark office than patents do — though there's no set number of rounds we can promise upfront.

Copyright protects original creative or written work, like code or written content. A trademark protects your brand identity. A patent protects an invention. Many businesses eventually need more than one type of protection.

Registering promptly affects your options if someone infringes your work later — including the ability to pursue statutory damages and attorney's fees, which are often unavailable for infringement that happened before registration.