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Patent Prosecution

Patent Prosecution

California Patent Application Process Attorney

We take pride in preparing patent applications that will help our clients accomplish their real-world business objectives. David Jafari’s prosecution, litigation, and licensing experience are invaluable in obtaining patents that can be effectively licensed or enforced against infringers. JLG may also advise on the strategic aspects of patent prosecution, helping our clients develop an appropriate and cost-effective patent portfolio. We have extensive experience in all aspects of patent litigation, including claim construction, infringement or non-infringement analysis, validity, and invalidity analysis. This experience allows us to draft patent applications that can withstand aggressive litigation tactics that are used by lawyers representing infringers.

JPL attorneys can draft your patent application in many fields of technology, with particular strengths in computer hardware and software, internet-based inventions, semiconductor fabrication, telecommunications, medical devices, activewear apparel, and various mechanical devices.

If you have a patent or other intellectual property-related need, we can help. Don’t hesitate to contact us. We would love to hear from you.

If you have a patent or other intellectual property-related need, our Los Angeles and Orange County patent attorneys can help. Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d love to hear from you.

SEARCH REPORT

A patent search can help an inventor to determine whether it makes sense to pursue patenting an idea. Not only can a determination be made of whether the idea is novel and non-obvious, but a search often helps an inventor to expand an invention, by becoming more aware of the state of the field.

PROVISIONAL APPLICATION

A provisional application is a legal document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, that establishes an early filing date, but which does not mature into an issued patent unless the applicant files a regular non-provisional patent application within one year. We advise clients to file a provisional application in order to give the inventor time to further refine the invention or even to seek investors before continuing into the production phase.

NONPROVISIONAL APPLICATION

A complete nonprovisional application differs from a provisional in that it must contain at least one claim to be examined by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. A nonprovisional application may also claim priority to a previous application, which is not permitted with provisional applications. When prosecuted properly, this type of application has the potential to ripen into a registered patent.

OFFICE ACTION

After an initial examination of a nonprovisional application, an examiner will issue what is commonly referred to as an Office action. This is typically a rejection or a request to amend the claims of the application. Our patent attorneys can assist you in adequately responding to these Office actions, and maximizing your chances of receiving a registered patent.

PCT APPLICATION

A patent application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is called an international application, or a PCT application. Once filed with a receiving office, the International Searching Authority (ISA) conducts a search for related prior art. The ISA then issues a written opinion regarding the patentability of the invention. It is optionally followed by a preliminary examination, performed by the International Preliminary Examining Authority. Finally, the relevant national or regional authorities administer matters related to the examination of the application and the issuance of a patent.

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