How It Works
A clear, step-by-step look at what happens from your first call to an issued patent — so you know exactly what to expect.
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MIT-trained engineer Chemical engineering degree, now a patent attorney
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Flat-fee filings Patent filings are billed at one flat fee, agreed upfront
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Direct attorney access You work with your attorney, not a rotating team
From first call to issued patent
Here's what actually happens at each stage — no vague timelines, just what to expect.
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Free Consultation
A short call to talk through your invention at a high level and make sure it's a good fit before anything is formal.
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Invention Disclosure Meeting
A recorded video call where we walk through what problem you're solving and why it's novel. Bring notes, diagrams, or CAD files — the more detail, the better.
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Drafting the Application
The application is written directly from your disclosure call. The claims — the part that actually has legal force — get the most care and attention.
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Your Review
You read the claims first and confirm they actually describe your invention before anything is filed. If something's off, we revise it together.
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Filing
The application is submitted to the USPTO.
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Office Actions
An initial rejection from the patent examiner is a normal, expected part of the process — it happens in nearly every case. We respond directly, and loop you in on any adjustments to the claims.
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Issuance
Once the application is approved, you have an issued patent.
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Ongoing Maintenance
Maintenance fees keep an issued patent active over time. We track your deadlines and let you know when payment is due.
What about trademarks or copyright?
This process describes patent prosecution specifically. Trademark applications follow a similar but typically faster back-and-forth with the trademark office. Copyright registration is a simpler, form-based filing.
This same patent process applies whether your invention is a medical device, software, or an ML/AI system.