Florida Patent Lawyer

World-Class Attorneys in Patent Law Serving Florida

Bold Patents has worked for years in intellectual property and patent law, and we are proud to help individuals and business owners in Florida support their goals and dreams. Our experience in the field is unparalleled, and we offer you our extensive resources and knowledge.

We take the time to understand your needs and long-term wishes for your invention, as this helps us better support you in protecting your intellectual property. We can help you determine the benefits and costs of different types of intellectual property protection to make an informed choice about your future.

Protect your patent rights in Florida with our help. When you create Bold inventions, you need Bold solutions. Our attorneys can help you with each step of the patent process.

Florida Patents In Industries

Many industries and individuals in Florida secure patents for their creations. In 2021, the engineering and tech industries were the top inventive patent-earners. From 2008 until 2012, there were 14,042 granted utility patents in Florida. Industries that produced computer and electronic products, as well as individuals creating in those industries, were granted 5,644 patents. The computer and electronic industry includes categories such as:

• Communications equipment, which was granted 1,812 patents
• Computer equipment and peripheral equipment, which had 1,603 patents granted
• Navigational, electromedical, control, and measuring instruments, which had 1,378 utility patents granted

In the same period of time, there were 1,857 utility patents granted for miscellaneous manufacturing industries, more than half of which were for medical supplies. There were 1,871 patents granted in the machinery industries.

Although corporations have the resources to file for and secure more patents than an individual, any person can file for a patent when they create an invention. In Florida, from 2011 to 2015, 4,952 utility patents were granted that were considered individually owned. This includes patents that had unassigned ownership when the patent was granted, as well as patents owned by an individual, not an organization.

If you believe you’ve made a new and inventive creation, you have the ability to file a patent, which can benefit your existing business or allow you to create a new business. A patent attorney can help you navigate this process.

Patent Services We Offer in Florida

Bold Patents can help you with your intellectual property needs. Some of the patent services we can offer you include:

• Guidance on Patent Eligibility: Your invention must meet the qualifications laid out by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in order to qualify for consideration of a patent. Our attorneys can help you review your invention and determine if it meets the eligibility requirements.
• Drafting and Reviewing a Patent Application: Creating and drafting an application for a patent needs to be done properly. The attorneys at Bold Patents can help you draft your application with the necessary information and documentation of your invention’s specifications. As your application continues through the USPTO’s examination process, your attorney will continue to work with you during each step.
• Enforcing Your Patent Rights: If another party is infringing on your rights as a patent holder, we can help you navigate this situation. We can also provide legal support if another individual has accused you of infringing on their patent rights.

At Bold Patents, we want to help you with your patent journey and support you into the future.

FAQs:

Q: How Do You Get a Patent in Florida?

A: You can get a patent in Florida by filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You must determine whether your invention qualifies for a utility or design patent, or both, and conduct a patent search to determine if your creation is new. If your invention does not infringe on any other patents, you can begin crafting an application for the patent. This application will include significant documentation of the creation, ownership, and use of the product. An attorney can help with this process.

Q: Can You File a Patent Without a Lawyer?

A: You can file for a patent application without a lawyer, although it isn’t recommended. An attorney who focuses on patents and intellectual property law is a beneficial asset during the process of obtaining a patent. They can help you determine the eligibility of your patent, draft your application with the proper documentation, and help you navigate the proceedings that follow.

Without an attorney, you may spend significant money due to improperly filing an application. An attorney makes the process easier and more efficient.

Q: How Much Does a Digital Patent Cost?

A: How much a digital patent costs depends on several factors, including the type of patent being filed. Most digital patents cover software methods and programs, which fit under the category of a utility patent.

• The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s basic filing fee for a utility patent is $320.
• If you qualify as a small entity, the fee is $128.
• For micro entities, the fee is $64.
• The fee is $64 for small entities filing electronically.

There may be additional fees to file for a digital patent.

Q: Do Patent Lawyers Argue in Court?

A: Patent lawyers can argue in court. If you are in need of an attorney to defend your patent in court, it is crucial to look for an attorney with experience in patent litigation. If another party is infringing on your rights listed in a patent, you have the right to legal action. This may occur if another party sells, imports, offers to sell, or uses the item on which you have a patent. A patent litigation attorney can create a strategy to defend your interests and secure relief.

Finding a Patent Lawyer in Florida

At Bold Patents, we understand the challenges of trying to begin or grow your business. We want to help make the process simpler. Contact our firm for help with your patent needs.

Bold Patents J.D. Houvener, Esq., MBA, P.E.

Principal Patent Attorney, Bold Patents