Patents

Are You Worried About Navigating The Complex Prosecution Of Your Patent Application?

You think your invention is novel and useful, but how do you get it patented? Could you file your patent application by yourself and avoid attorney fees? How long does the patent application issue or denial process take? What do you do if your application is rejected?

The process of applying for a patent is complex and painstaking. There are online resources for filing, but there are strong reasons not to go it alone. The written application alone is a lengthy, elaborate and technical undertaking. Writing the application requires a special kind of professional with a thorough understanding of intellectual property law, technology, manufacturing and engineering.

Obtaining a patent for your invention also requires many other tasks that a layperson would find challenging and confusing:

• Determining the invention’s patentability
• Performing prior art searches
• Drafting and filing the patent application
• Responding to “office actions” or concerns from the US Patent and Trademark Office examiner reviewing your application
• Mounting an appeal if the application is rejected

While you could file a patent application independently, initial rejection is common, if not a probability. Having a patent attorney with the requisite skills to prosecute a patent application will significantly increase the likelihood that your application will be approved and approved in a timely manner.

Corcoran IP Law PLLC Offers Peerless Patent And Trademark Representation

If you’re seeking patent protection for your product or process, you don’t want to rely on internet tutorials. Corcoran IP Law PLLC has served the intellectual property (“IP”) needs of Texarkana, TX and Hot Springs, AZ clients for more than two decades. He is widely respected by clients and colleagues alike.

Peter Corcoran’s résumé has a depth of relevant experience rarely seen among patent attorneys. In addition to having Master’s degrees in IP law and engineering, Peter Corcoran has worked in software design and development before attending law school. He also served four years as a patent examiner with the United States Patent & Trademark Office.

Cumulatively, Peter Corcoran’s experience gives him invaluable insight and insider knowledge into the patent application process. Having carefully reviewed and examined thousands of patent applications, he can prepare an application for you that is far more likely to be approved and approved faster.

What Can You Do If Your Patent Has Been Infringed?

If another party makes, uses or sells your patented invention without your express permission, you can file a cause of action for patent infringement in Federal Court. If you prevail, you may receive various forms of relief, including injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages, Court costs and attorney fees.

The burden is on you, the plaintiff, to prove your patent is valid and that the other party “more likely than not” intentionally infringed it. For their part, the defendant will contest the validity of your patent while asserting they had no intention to infringe, nor did their invention infringe your patent. The litigation will consist of the Court comparing every element of your patent claims to the infringing product or process.

Peter Corcoran Is A Proven And Powerful Advocate In Protecting Your Patent Rights

Patent infringement litigation hinges on compelling legal arguments about technical minutiae. You need a lawyer who has laser-focused attention to detail to argue the finer points of science, technology, and manufacturing required to protect your intellectual property rights.

Before starting his practice, Peter Corcoran was an IP litigator at four prestigious IP firms in Texas. He has frequently and successfully prosecuted patent infringement claims through trial and appeal.

If you’re ready to protect your intellectual property, there’s no need to further search “patent attorney near me.” Contact Corcoran IP Law PLLC today to schedule your initial consultation.