Patent Application
Filing the Patent Application - Step 4
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Filing a patent application is an important and potentially lucrative step in the life of an inventor and business. One CEO threw a "patent-pending party" for his staff after their stock method application was filed. A day later, their method was announced on a newly-launched Web site. Another inventor promptly sold his construction system idea for millions of dollars a week after filing his application. Many other individuals have immediately begun seeking investors, arranging meetings and launched marketing campaigns. Still others realize the daunting task ahead and become nervous. Some end up doing nothing. And many other corporations and individuals, upon filing their applications, quietly pursue their business plans to go along with their numerous other patents and patent-pending items.
What we do: Attorneys at Greenberg & Lieberman often represent our clients' interests from the beginning. However, there are many occasions where we get involved later in the patent process. Wherever in the process that we are retained, our clients are assured of personalized service and confidential, first-rate representation. Among other items, our attorneys consult with clients about the nature of the invention. Attorneys also work with clients to determine which type of application is right for their unique circumstances. We also make sure that all available protections are taken to preserve the inventor or assigned corporation's rights. In addition, an attorney will write the application, arrange drawings, file the application, and ultimately monitor the application is it makes its way through the government beaurocracy. We also reiterate that an attorney with patent experience and writing skills actually crafts the applications as opposed to somebody else. The reason is that it is not enough to merely write an application, but to craft it in a way that will allow the client to earn a protective monopoly on as much of the idea as possible. This often turns what could be a narrowly tailored, limited granted patent into a profitable, important patent within that area of business that is protected from all angles.
After filing: Our work is not finished upon filing. As mentioned above, our attorneys monitor the status of each application. This includes traveling down to the patent office if necessary. It is probable that the patent office will not grant you a patent exactly as it is filed and will issue office actions. The cost of these office actions are typically not included in the cost of writing and filing the original application. Greenberg & Lieberman generally stays with its clients relating to the patent application, as well as other related items. This includes trademarks, infringement issues, incorporations, contracts, licensing, assignments and virtually all other legal services.
Policing your intellectual property: Policing your IP is the process where Greenberg & Lieberman searches for other entities using your IP. This is something which should be done in all areas (patents, trademarks & copyrights) as your failure to protect your IP is tacit permission to the infringer. Patent, trademark and copyright infringement is not a criminal matter so it is up to you to make sure no one else is using your IP, to demand any infringers cease and desist its use and if necessary file law suits to make them stop. Greenberg & Lieberman can help you in all cases.
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