Raleigh, North Carolina, has seen significant innovations in its time. The universal barcode design used for grocery products and its handheld scanning wand was created in the early 1970s by George Laurer, who lived in Raleigh at the time.
Raleigh was also the birthplace of Beulah Louise Henry, a prolific inventor with inventions throughout her life, such as snap-on parasol patterns, rubber soap sponge holders, and hair curlers. Henry also invented the double chainstitch sewing machine. This limited the frequency of thread tangling and also made the machines faster.
When inventors create something, a patent can help them protect their rights to it, as can other forms of intellectual property protection. At Bold Patents, we can help Raleigh inventors protect their creations.
Raleigh’s patent law firm also serves the surrounding area’s IP needs. This includes Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Auburn, Stony Hill, and more.
Raleigh is a rapidly growing city with a knack for innovation. If you have an idea, Bold Patents stands ready to help you conduct a thorough market and patentability search for your invention covering your competitors in North Carolina, across the country, and the world for that matter.
It is becoming increasingly important to research products and services on the market as well as technical publications to make sure you have a competitive edge, and our patent attorneys stand ready to help.
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Working with inventors in Raleigh to file provisional and nonprovisional patent applications has helped us learn more about the technology and culture there, and as a result we are able to offer unparalleled expertise in the market. Our experience expands across a number of fields, and we understand the unique patent needs of each industry.
If you are just starting a business or bringing out a new product, let us help!
We can take care of the legal issues, allowing you more time to focus on what’s important.
Our clients are investors, entrepreneurs, and scientists that are pushing the limits, doing what hasn’t been done before, and taking risks in the spirit of progress and positive change. We want to help inventors like you fulfill your dreams and determine how you can begin a successful business from your creation, whether you are a business owner or an independent inventor.
We now serve clients nationwide to enable visionaries with top-quality patents, to dominate the competition in the market!
There are three types of patents that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers: utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. All inventions must meet the following requirements to secure a patent:
Each patent type also has its own definition and applies to different types and aspects of an invention.
After a patent reaches its term length, it expires; however, patent protections can be extended in very rare cases. Your patent attorney can determine if your invention qualifies for an extension or help you find other methods to protect your invention through licensing or other forms of IP protection.
When you successfully secure a patent, you have the right to prevent other individuals or entities from selling, making, using, offering for sale, or importing your invention. These protections extend to the U.S. states and territories. Patents do not give you sole rights to sell your invention. If another party infringes on your rights by making or selling your invention, you can take legal action.
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A patent in North Carolina has varying costs depending on the type of patent, whether errors are made during the process and other factors. To file an application for a patent with the USPTO, the fees may range from $44 to $320.
Conducting a patent search of other USPTO patents can result in fees between $32 to $700. The examination fee for the patent application varies from $128 to $800. If you are able to secure the patent, the issue fee for the patent can be between $148 to $1,200.
The primary difference between a patent attorney and an IP attorney is the broadness or specificity of their legal practice. Patent attorneys focus on patents, which is one area of IP law. Patent attorneys are also licensed to work with governmental bodies related to patents, like the USPTO.
IP attorneys tend to have broader knowledge about numerous areas of IP law and less knowledge about the intricacies of securing a patent. IP attorneys are also not licensed to deal with patent agencies.
You are not required to hire a lawyer when applying for and securing a patent; however, it is very helpful. An attorney has the experience and skills needed to efficiently gather information and documentation, conduct a patent and art search, and determine the patentability of an invention. They can help you file the application properly, give your invention the greatest chance of success, and follow it through the USPTO process. Avoiding errors and being able to respond to USPTO requests quickly can further benefit your application.
When determining if a patent attorney is trustworthy, there are numerous ways you can check their experience, education, and general reputation to better understand their credibility and skills as a patent attorney. This includes:
The team at Bold Patents wants to help you protect and profit from your vision. Patents in any industry can give you an exceptional leg up. Let our team help you. Contact Bold Patents today and learn how we can help you get the most protection possible for your invention.
Raleigh Patent Attorneys
Bold Patents Law Firm
421 Fayetteville St
Suite 1100
Raleigh, NC 27601
Principal Patent Attorney, Bold Patents
Written by Patent Attorney J.D. Houvener, this updated edition provides inventors, entrepreneurs, and startups with practical guidance for protecting ideas, avoiding costly mistakes, and navigating the patent process with confidence.
Whether you’re exploring a new invention, building a startup, or preparing to file a patent application, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence. Get personalized guidance from experienced patent professionals who understand the challenges inventors face.
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