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Ross B.

Ross Brandborg

472 reviews
Ross Brandborg is an attorney at law with more than 13 years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota. Ross is also a member of the North Dakota Patent Bar. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained after his graduation from the University of North Dakota. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, as well as in patents. Ross founded his own law firm, Brandborg Law, in 2017.
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Kanika R.

Kanika Radhakrishnan

437 reviews
Kanika is an experienced Patent Attorney and Managing Partner of Evergreen Valley Law Group in Silicon Valley, which serves innovative entrepreneurs with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. She has filed over 5,000 patent applications in the U.S. and worldwide with a successful track record of obtaining patents for clients.
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Richard E.

Richard Eldredge

404 reviews
Richard Eldredge is a corporate attorney and a professor of law. He has over seven years of experience and is licensed to practice law in Texas. Richard is experienced in patents and business formation, as well as trademark and copyright law. He received his degree in law from the La Verne College of Law. Richard has been a patent attorney and engineer at the Eldrege Law Firm since September 2005.
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

239 reviews
Startups and small businesses sometimes need someone who can deal with complex transactions on an international playing field. David Yamaguchi specializes in content hosting issues and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in the United States, Asia, India, and Europe. Whether you are a business giant or a startup, Mr. Yamaguchi can provide legal advice that fits your needs.
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Alexis S.

Alexis Saenz

94 reviews
Alexis Saenz is a patent attorney who has prepared hundreds of patent applications and responses to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He mainly works with start-up ventures and mid-sized companies in the growth stage. Alexis' personal experience with a startup company has given him deep insight into the process that guides his patent and intellectual property services.
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Thomas L.

Thomas Love

70 reviews
Holder of seven patents, Thomas Love has a work history spanning from a partnership in a major firm (specializing in international corporate finance) to working at a number of startups, including in software, global supply chain, and online education. Today, Mr. Love represents clients worldwide and has provided his services to non-profits in theater, women’s empowerment, medical education, and more.
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Eric A.

Eric Alspaugh

65 reviews
Intellectual property is a very unique area of the law the requires specialized attorneys who have additional training and education. For the complicated area of medicine and medical devices, the IP complexity often increases. Eric B. Alspaugh serves as medical device general counsel or patent counsel for several businesses, a qualification that very few attorneys can boast. His expertise is invaluable to these complicated business ventures.
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Ryan J. C.

Ryan J. Cann

18 reviews
Your intellectual property is important to you and your business and no one knows that better than Ryan J. Cann. Mr. Cann loves helping creative and driven people protect their ideas. Whether they need litigation help or need to file a patent, Mr. Cann’s Mechanical Engineering background helps him understand some of the most complicated business ideas or products.
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Eric K.

Eric Kohli

2 reviews
Mr. Kohli is a registered patent attorney with 20 years experience in patent law and patent prosecution. He has represented several large well-known corporations in the ele... read more
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Nihat Deniz B.

Nihat Deniz Bayramoglu

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Nihat Deniz Bayramoglu is a patent attorney and the head of the trademark practice group and litigation practice group at Bayramoglu Law Offices LLC. He practices all forms... read more
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Why Hire a Patent Attorney?

A patent protects your intellectual property and prevents others from producing, marketing, and selling a similar invention. There are over 280,000 patents filed every year, and nearly 300,000 utility patents were granted in 2015 alone. This is a crowded space with intense competition. Though the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) allows anyone to file for a patent, it's best to have a knowledgeable patent attorney guide you through the process.

Las Vegas inventors can get assistance from the Nevada Inventors Association to guide them in their business efforts. However, this valuable resource is no substitution for a patent attorney. The right attorney will help with:

  • Choosing the Right Patent: You have many different options when it comes to filing a patent. You may need a utility patent for inventions such a new technological device, chemical composition, or research methodology, or a design patent for a non-functional creation such as an interior design concept.
  • Filing in the Appropriate Order: Filing a patent involves several steps. A provisional application is the first step for most inventors. This provides a 12-month window in which the applicant can file a utility patent. A non-provisional patent is more complex, but only this will lead to an actual patent. You may also choose to file for international patent protection. You should file for protection under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) within a year of your U.S. patent application. This provides you with 30 months to file for protection in countries that participate in the treaty.
  • Understanding Your Patent Search Results: You can only file for a patent if you have an original invention or idea. This is the most difficult part of the patent process. A patent attorney will help you assess the competition and determine how you can distinguish your patent from others.

In your search for a patent attorney, you may also find professionals known as patent agents. A patent agent can assist with the application process but lacks the legal qualifications and expertise to represent you in cases of patent licensing or patent infringement. Choose a Las Vegas, Nevada, patent attorney for the most comprehensive services.

How to Find the Best Patent Attorney

There are significant differences between patent attorneys. Choosing the wrong person to assist you in this effort can result in a patent denial from the USPTO. Make sure you're choosing the most qualified person for your project, while still staying within your allotted budget. 

Choose your patent attorney based on the following:

  • Ability to Understand Your Patent: Patent attorneys must have a degree in an area that provides specific technical expertise they can apply to patents. This might include chemistry, engineering, pharmacology, or other similar areas. Make sure your attorney has a degree in an area that's relevant to your invention. Whether you're patenting a new piece of digital technology or a beauty formula, there's a Las Vegas patent attorney equipped to deal with your application.
  • Experience with Patent Filing: If your patent is in a highly competitive area where there are several similar patents already on file, you should look for an attorney that has a long history with similar cases. However, if your patent is fairly straightforward with minimal competition, you can probably choose a more affordable attorney who may be newer to the arena.
  • Qualified Background: Patents are a matter of exclusive federal law. You don't have to work with a Las Vegas patent attorney to file a valid patent. However, you should look for someone who is licensed with the Nevada State Bar to ensure that they have a strong educational background and good standing in the state.

Make sure you hire someone who is licensed as a patent attorney and not simply a patent agent. An agent can assist you with the paperwork associated with patent filing, but they have not passed the USPTO patent bar exam. If you later need assistance with a case of patent infringement or patent licensing, an agent will not be able to assist you, while an attorney can continue to meet your needs. Many patent attorneys are also experienced in other areas of business law that you may find useful.

The right Las Vegas patent attorney will help you protect your invention and ensure that any future profits from your idea will belong to you.

Questions for a Patent Attorney

  • What do you charge for your services, and how are your services billed?
  • Will I get a free consultation for our initial meeting?
  • Will you provide your patentability opinion for my invention in writing?
  • Who is responsible for completing your patent search and what are their qualifications?
  • What types of clients do you typically work with?
  • How do you meet with your clients? Do you take primarily in-person meetings, or conduct your business via phone and email?

Once you've found the right fit, you'll be able to successfully file your Las Vegas patent with the greatest chance of success.

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Our experienced Las Vegas patent attorneys & lawyers represent individuals and businesses throughout the world with domestic and foreign patent preparation and prosecution matters. They have extensive experience handling applications from nearly every sector of technology, including biotechnology, computer hardware and software, communication networks, internet systems and methods, automotive, medical equipment, construction technology, consumer electronics, and clean technology research and development.

Our patent attorneys are of the most highly trained in the industry, requiring a scientific background, and passing a second level of testing known as the Patent Bar Examination. Thousands of patents are submitted to the patent office every day and a patent committee reviews each patent for its validity. The process requires that correctly drafted documentation present a clear case for the novelty of the invention, which is best made by a patent attorney with a higher education background in your industry.

Our Las Vegas patent attorneys & lawyers can help you file a provisional patent, which lasts for 1-year and allows you to immediately begin using/manufacturing your invention with the confidence that your idea is protected. These types of patents are great if you think your idea will change a lot over the next year before you file a (non-provisional) patent. These patents are easier to obtain and are less expensive but you should have a patent lawyer review your provisional patent application to insure that you are meeting your objectives when you file your patent.

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