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Identify, Protect, and Enforce Your Patent Rights!

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and there is no exception when it comes to the innovation coming from Dallas.

You have big and Bold ideas, and we offer a Bold solution.

Our team at Bold Patents stands ready to help you conduct a thorough market and patentability search for your invention covering your competitors in Texas, across the country, and the world for that matter.

We offer the unparalleled expertise in the intellectual property field, and our attorneys can help make your dream into a reality. As Texas grows, so does the need to make sure that your business grows with it.

We are with you every step of the way, from the initial securing of your patent to the eventual protection and enforcement.

Common Patents in Texas Industries

Computer and electronics industries are often the biggest Texas industries for securing patents, with Hewlett-Packard Development being the greatest patent earner in the state. This has also been the case in the past, as there were 20,746 utility patents granted in the computer and electronic products industries from 2008 to 2012 in Texas. This was the greatest number of utility patents granted in any industry. The computer and electronics industry includes several subsections, including:

1. Computer and peripheral equipment, with 7,580 granted patents
2. Semiconductors and electronic components, with 4,844
3. Communications equipment, with 4,473
4. Navigational, electromedical, measurement, and control elements, with 3,215
5. Other products for the computers and electronics industry, with 634

There were 3,478 utility patents granted for the manufacturing industry, including 640 in the medical equipment and supplies industry. There were 3,239 patents granted to the machinery industry. The chemical industry, which includes basic chemicals, chemical preparations, pharmaceuticals, resin, synthetic rubber, and synthetic fibers and filaments, was granted 2,796 patents.

FAQs

Q: Do You Need a Lawyer to Patent an Idea?

A: You are not required to use a lawyer to patent an idea, although there are many benefits and useful resources available when you work with a patent attorney. An attorney can help you prepare your application properly, guide you through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office proceedings, and offer you legal protection and advice.

Patent lawyers have significant knowledge about patent law and technical information, and they can use their firm’s resources to support you in your path to securing a patent.

Q: What Is the Difference Between a Patent Attorney and an Intellectual Property Attorney?

A: The main difference between a patent attorney and an intellectual property attorney is that patent attorneys have greater focused knowledge of patents, while intellectual property attorneys practice in broader areas of intellectual property law.

Patents are a type of intellectual property, but patent attorneys are those who have the proper education, experience, and qualifications needed to advise clients on obtaining a patent. Intellectual property attorneys can help with wider needs like trademarks, licensing, trade secrets, and copyrighting.

Q: How Much Does It Cost to Get a Patent in Texas?

A: The amount that it costs to get a patent in Texas relies on many factors, including the size of the entity that is applying for the patent and the number of individual patents requested. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) basic filing fee ranges from $44 to $320. The USPTO issue fee ranges from $148 to $1,200.

There may be other fees, depending on your situation. Working with an attorney can increase the cost of the process, but it can also prevent filing errors that make it harder to get a patent.

Q: How Do You Patent Something in Texas?

A: To patent something in Texas, you must file for a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This may include:

1. Document your idea or invention in writing, drawing, prototype, rendering, or another method.
2. Ensure patent eligibility, including conducting a patent search to determine if it is new.
3. Determine what type of patent applies to your idea or creation.
4. Begin an application for a patent with all relevant documentation.
5. File the application and pay the required filing fees.

World Class Patent Attorneys Serving Dallas, TX

We understand the difficulties that come with attempting to grow a business and the struggles with navigating the legal system.

Our aim is to help you through the patent process and make it as painless as possible to make sure your idea is secured. We are a national firm with a friendly, local feel.

At Bold, we care than more than just your intellectual property; we have found that getting to know the business and being involved allows us to have a better understanding of your needs, and subsequently better serve you. Contact us today.

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

Principal Patent Attorney, Bold Patents