Patent Services

Work with industry-leading, award winning patent professionals to secure and commercialize your innovation.
Provisional Patents, Utility Patents, Design Patents, Patent Searches, and International Patent Services

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Founders Legal® provides a range of services for businesses of all sizes. We have helped start-ups, small- and mid-sized companies, companies experiencing rapid growth, and global organizations. Whether your business focuses on engineering and design, or you operate in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, mechanical, medical, consumer products, IT technology, software technology or another industry, wel can help.

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    “I simply could not have asked for a better intellectual property law firm. I’ve been using Founders Legal for both my Patent and Trademark needs, and they have consistently exceeded my expectations.”
    Thomas Capra
    Founder & CEO
    Kneezly LLC

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    “Yuri and the team are very knowledgeable, hard-working and honest. They give excellent legal advice and look out for their clients’ long term interests even if it means suggesting less money spent on legal services.”
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    Singular Sound

Patent Prosecution:
Secure Your Innovation

Provisional Patent

Provisional patent services are intended to help you secure your patent rights for up to a year. This route may make sense if you believe you will be able to convert it to a full, non-provisional patent application within that time frame.

  • Save your spot in line for a patent.
  • Display that your idea is “Patent Pending.”
  • Develop, test, and market your innovation without fear.

Utility Patent

Utility patent services involve assistance with the stringent application and USPTO examination process. A utility patent provides valuable, durable protection for your innovation.

  • Secure the rights to your idea for 20 years.
  • Stop others from making, selling, using, or importing your invention.

Design Patent

Compared to other types of patent protection, design patent services are generally less expensive and can result in securing patent protection quickly. However, this type of protection is limited to the non-functional aesthetics of your innovation.

  • Exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing your designs for products and clothing.

International Patent

International patents may make sense if you are considering making or selling your innovative product outside of the U.S. Founders Legal can help companies obtain international protection for their innovations under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

  • Protect your invention on a multi-national scale.

Patent Searches

Conducting patent searches can help you explore the competitive landscape, understand what rights you can or should secure, and gain a market advantage.

  • Understand how to explore the United States Patent Database to analyze what patents the USPTO has already issued.

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Speak with an Intellectual Property Attorney regarding your specific needs.

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Choose Founders Legal to Secure and Protect Your Patents

Regardless of your industry focus or the size of your company, you deserve reliable, cost-effective, and personalized legal assistance and representation for protecting your intellectual property. At Founders Legal, we understand the effort you put into innovations for your organization and securing patents is of the utmost importance.

We are committed to minimizing potential legal obstacles that come with innovation and business operations. We have helped thousands of clients across the country manage their companies’ legal needs in an efficient manner, without compromising quality in the process. Whether you need help with a patent search, are looking for a cost-effective patent registration service or simply need legal guidance related to patents, choose Founders Legal.

Speak with an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney regarding your specific needs:

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Patent Group

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A. ED KHALILI

Partner, Attorney

Gregory Avady

Technical Advisor

Gregory Gurshman

Special Counsel, Former USPTO Examiner

Kevin T. Bastuba

Partner, Patent Group Chair

Merri D. Brami

Paralegal

Robin L. Gentry

Senior Counsel

Yuri L. Eliezer

Partner, Attorney

Patent Resources

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Patent Services FAQ

Patent service costs vary by type. A provisional patent application is the most affordable entry point, while utility patents involve a more detailed application and USPTO examination. Founders Legal offers clear, upfront pricing. Schedule a consultation for a quote specific to your invention.

A provisional patent secures your filing date immediately and lasts 12 months. A utility patent typically takes two to three years to be granted through the USPTO, and can take longer if additional examination is required. Our patent services team manages the full timeline, helping you stay ahead of every deadline.

A provisional patent reserves your place in line and lets you mark your product “patent pending” for up to a year. A utility patent provides enforceable protection for up to 20 years from the filing date. Most inventors start with a provisional and convert it to a utility application with our help.

You can file yourself, but patent applications are highly technical and errors can cost you protection. Working with a registered patent attorney significantly improves your odds of approval and the strength of your patent. However, any applicant or patent owner whose permanent domicile is outside the U.S. must hire a U.S.-registered patent practitioner to handle submissions, responses, and maintenance.  Self-representation is no longer permitted for individuals or companies based abroad

Inventions, processes, machines, manufactured products, and ornamental designs may all qualify. A patent search, which we provide, confirms whether your idea is novel before you invest in filing.