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Patent Lawyers Don’t Just File Paperwork: Here’s the Part Most Inventors Never See

Patent lawyers carry out significant work before a single form gets filed. They read competitor filings, plan claim structure, and draft language built to survive examination and hold up for years. Their work happens between the first meeting and the final filing, and it stays out of sight for most inventors. This guide walks through… See the Full Article

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The Inventor’s Honest Checklist: Are You Actually Ready to Meet With a Patent Attorney?

Meeting with a patent attorney for the first time can feel like a big step for any inventor. The good news is that this meeting works best as a conversation, not an exam. You can walk in ready by simply thinking through a few key points about your invention and goals. This checklist helps you… See the Full Article

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What Happens After You Register Your Trademark? The Ongoing Role of a Trademark Attorney

Registering a trademark feels like the finish line, but a trademark attorney knows the work continues long after the certificate arrives. Federal trademark law asks for specific filings at set times to keep a mark active. These filings protect years of brand building and keep the registration strong. Many business owners believe registration means the… See the Full Article

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How Patent Lawyers Decide If Your Invention Is Worth Filing For, Before You Spend a Dollar

Patent lawyers decide whether an invention is worth filing for by checking four things. These are novelty, non-obviousness, claim scope, and commercial value. A patent attorney can walk you through all four before any fees are paid, giving you a clear picture early. Many inventors feel unsure about spending money on a patent application. That… See the Full Article

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"Mr. Goltry took a provisional patent that we'd filed ourselves, and quickly and professionally turned our innovation into U.S. and foreign applications. His [patent claims] were a thing of beauty, and I was amazed by how deftly he countered the inevitable office actions. His language held up, and the U.S. Patent just issued. He was easy and efficient to work with, and his fees were remarkably reasonable. We're not planning to go anywhere else, ever."

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"I applied for a patent through Parsons & Goltry. After being on the docket for 2 years at the USPTO, I received notification that my patent request had been denied. Michael Goltry contacted me immediately to review my options. After I informed him of my decision to move forward, he filed a response to the USPTO. In his response he got the examiner to fully understand the claims in the patent application and the "denied" decision was reversed. I was able to secure and receive a "patent granted" decision. Thank you, Michael Goltry."

- Kathy H., Inventor