San Diego Intellectual Property Attorney
PATENTS
The Law Office of Kent M. Walker has the background and experience to understand sophisticated technologies, and the legal expertise to provide sound, creative approaches for protecting his clients' inventions in a wide variety of technical fields.
The Law Office of Kent M. Walker has extensive experience in patent litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
He also evaluates patent positions and advises clients on how to proceed in view of their positions. His goal is to work closely with the management, marketing, and technical personnel of clients to understand their needs and problems and implement a patent strategy to effectively address them.
His clients are able to make important decisions concerning commercialization and protection of their important developments. His clients are able to identify and protect important aspects of their technology and develop strong patent positions.
At some point in their lives, most people have had an idea for something new. But most of these people never do anything to make their idea a reality. You have set yourself apart from the rest by taking the first step toward realizing your invention. If you are dedicated to pursuing your idea, you will be successful. But only you can decide to pursue your idea and make it happen.
Patent Searching
The first step you should take is to perform a "preliminary patent search" on your idea. The purpose of the patent search is to find out how new your idea really is. Although you may have never seen anything like it in the marketplace, others might still have patented a similar idea.
I perform "manual" patent searches in the files of the United States Patent Office. A manual search is the most thorough type of search that can be conducted, since it is performed in the collection of all issued United States patents, dating back to the 1700’s. Once I have located the United States patents most similar to your invention, I order copies for further review. I then evaluate the retrieved patents and give you a full professional opinion about how your invention differs from the other patents, and whether I believe your invention is patentable. I also supply you with copies of the patents that I obtained during the search. A patent search is a worthwhile investment because it will help you determine whether your invention is worth pursuing. If the search results are favorable, and it appears that your invention is patentable, the next step I would recommend is that you have me prepare a patent application describing your invention, for filing in the United States Patent Office.
Patent Applications
A "patent application" is not simply a form that is filled out. A patent application is a legal document that is filed in the United States Patent Office to begin the patenting process. The application must be written to fulfill the rules set forth by the Patent Office in Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the patenting laws enacted by Congress in Title 35 of the United States Code (USC). The patent application must also be drafted with skill to describe how your invention is distinct from others that came before, and to begin the process of convincing the Patent Office Examiner that it is worthy of a patent.
The cost of preparation varies by the type of patent application, and the complexity of the invention. I will be happy to provide you with an exact quote for preparation of a patent application for your invention.
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