Philadelphia, PA Patent Lawyers
We enable visionaries across Philadelphia, PA, with top-quality patents,
to dominate the competition in the market!
Philadelphia’s patent law firm also serves the surrounding area’s IP needs. This includes
Camden, Cherry Hill, Trenton, Wilmington, Reading, Allentown, and more.
Philadelphia Community!
Identify, Protect, and Enforce
Your Patent Rights!
Here in the city of brotherhood, freedom and innovation are just around the corner!
Philadelphia is one of the leading centers of innovation, creativity, and design in the nation. It is driven by a talented workforce dedicated to strengthening the community by introducing new and innovative ways to approach tech companies, educational or medical institutions, and science sectors. It is considered one of the greatest places in the nation to launch a startup. With all the booming industry and innovation, a Philadelphia patent attorney is essential.
In Philadelphia, the enthusiasm for several industries is swiftly increasing. There have been many breakthroughs in certain scientific therapies and the health spaces connected to them. Likewise, Philadelphia is quickly becoming a research hub thanks to institutions such as the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University, and the Wistar Institute.
With so much industry and exciting innovation, it is important to remember to protect your intellectual property and trademark rights with the legal guidance of a trusted patent attorney. From local startups to Fortune 1000 companies, Philadelphia, PA, is deemed as one of the ultimate places to make your business dreams a reality. Not to mention that it is also the center of economic activity in Pennsylvania, which makes the city all the more worthwhile to go to.
As members of this very historic American city, the patent attorneys at Bold Patents understand that getting an invention patented is not the easiest thing to do. That is why we will take the time to help you follow through the process so that you can have a better chance of succeeding in this competitive market.
So what are you waiting for? Are you ready to give a Philadelphia Bold Patents patent attorney a try?
How To Qualify for a Patent
If you have invented a new product, service, or process, it is wise to move swiftly to have this invention patented so you can protect your intellectual property from the infringement of competitors in your field of industry. A patent grants you the exclusive rights of that property and keeps other entities from using, copying, making, selling, offering to sell, or importing the invention that has been patented.
Your invention must meet several requirements to qualify for a patent, including the following:
- Novelty: Your invention must be novel, meaning it must be a brand-new and unpublished service, product, or process. In being novel, the invention is guaranteed not to exist in any prior patents, publications, or public disclosures. It must also stand as a substantial improvement over anything else that currently is understood or exists in the same field of industry.
- Practicality: The invention must be useful in a specific and practical way. This means it must offer a gain or benefit of some kind to the consumer market. This requirement is particularly vital for utility patents but may be exempt in cases of design patents, as those prioritize aesthetic appearance over usefulness.
- Lack of Obviousness: Your invention must also not be obvious. This means that the service, process, or product you have invented cannot be an obvious application of information or processes that are already known to the same field of industry.
- Enablement: You must be able to demonstrate that the invention is both reproducible and understandable to others in your same field of industry. This ensures that the patent has thorough detailing so that others may be able to replicate it using the description you provide.
World Class Patent Attorneys
Serving Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA, is the headquarters of five Fortune 1000 companies. As such, it has been considered one of the best places to make your business dreams a reality.
Whether you’re a local startup or a Fortune 1000 company, there’s no doubt that learning how to patent an invention can be very tricky to navigate. That’s why here at the Philadelphia Bold Patents patent firm, we will take the time to not only help you go through the patent process but also understand a little more about what your business is capable of.
Why You Need a Patent Attorney
After inventing something incredibly useful, it is vital that you obtain a patent so that you can benefit from your hard work and not have others making undue gains off your product. In hiring a patent attorney, you are ensuring that your invention is protected in a legally binding manner. The attorneys at Bold Patents have the necessary skills and resources to help you in every step of the patent process.
This process can be incredibly difficult and complex to understand without the knowledge that comes from years of dealing with this area of law. When you work with our attorneys, we can take the following actions:
- Assist in the patent application process and ensure all deadlines are met and all paperwork is filled out and filed correctly.
- Determine which patent is correct for your invention.
- Help detect any patent infringement actions made by other entities.
- Negotiate with these entities through cease-and-desist letters to get them to stop infringing on your intellectual property.
- File a civil claim and represent you in a patent litigation case.
Common Types of Patents Available
In Philadelphia, there are three main types of patents available for your inventions. These types include:
- Design Patents: This type of patent is issued for original and new ornamental and aesthetic designs. Generally, these patents only protect the surface ornamentation of the invention and not the invention’s purpose, usefulness, or function. One of the criteria for a design patent is that the design is not separable from the invention itself.
- Utility Patents: This kind of patent relates to the function of the invention and can apply to a process, machine, or composition of matter. It can include items such as tools, chemicals, pieces of equipment, and software.
- Plant Patents: This type of patent can be sought for the discovery or invention of a new form of plant life. In order to qualify for this patent, the plant must be asexually produced and not found in an uncultivated state.
FAQs
Can I Get a Patent Without a Lawyer?
While an attorney’s help is not required to seek a patent for an invention, their assistance can prove essential to receiving your patent. The process of applying for a patent can be extremely complex and confusing, and without the necessary legal understanding, this process can become expensive and exhausting. An attorney can also help should any need for patent litigation arise.
What Is Patent Infringement?
Patent infringement occurs when another individual, business, or entity within your industry uses, makes, sells, imports, or offers for sale your patented invention, such as a product, service, or process. Incidents of infringement can be detected when consumers begin to complain about confusion between your product and the product of a competitor.
Are Patents Worth Having?
Yes, having a patent can be greatly beneficial to the protection of your work and the value of your product. Having a patent can protect your intellectual property from infringement, increase its overall market value, attract investors, allow you a competitive edge over others in your same field of industry, and increase profit margins.
How Long Does It Take to Receive a Patent?
The time it takes to receive a patent can vary over a period of several years. Factors that may affect the overall timeline for obtaining a patent include the intricacy of the invention you are seeking a patent for, the type of patent you are seeking, the availability of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and whether you’re eligible for prioritized review.
Speak With an Experienced Patent Attorney Today
If you need assistance with a patent, from filing an application to patent litigation, the attorneys at Bold Patents are here to help. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
Bold Patents J.D. Houvener, Esq., MBA, P.E.
Principal Patent Attorney, Bold Patents
Who is Bold Patents Law Firm?
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 now serve clients nationwide to enable visionaries with top-quality patents, to dominate the competition in the market!
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325 Chestnut St 41 Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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