Best Patent Attorneys in Atlanta, GA

The first step to establishing a patent is to investigate the invention, as well as existing patents, to ensure that your invention meets patent requirements. Those requirements include novelty and usefulness. In other words, the invention must be unique and serve a purpose in the marketplace. Our attorneys will conduct these investigations on your behalf and also offer patentability opinions.

Once we confirm that your patent meets the basic requirements of patentability, we then complete the application process with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application is detailed and extremely thorough. In the prosecution stage, the patent examiner from the USPTO communicates with our office and finally issues a determination regarding granting the patent.

If your company has been approached with a licensing agreement, or you wish to license your intellectual property to a third party, you have several factors to consider. Christensen, Fonder, Dardi will help you decide whether a particular partnership regarding your property will be in your best interest.

The duration of establishing a patent varies from client to client. Generally, though, the average time to obtain a patent for an invention is 25 months, according to the USPTO. The USPTO also offers an expedition fee which can reduce the wait to six to 12 months. We strive to make the patent application process run swiftly and smoothly so you can secure a patent in as little time as possible.

When seeking a patent, you are in for far more than simply waiting for paperwork to get approval. To the contrary, it requires exhilarating, if challenging, intellectual strategizing as you advance toward your goal of patent prosecution. From the initial stages of invention to completing the application documents to finally receiving a decision from the USPTO, Christensen, Fonder, Dardi is here to support you.