Every patent case begins with understanding what makes the technology different. From strategy assessment and drafting to office action responses, we help clients build applications that can support future rights.
Before a formal filing, we help clients review the technology, product stage, disclosure schedule, and possible filing directions, and assess whether an invention, utility model, or design patent is the right fit.
Many R&D results initially exist only as slides, engineering drawings, test data, or verbal explanations. Through technical interviews, we help organize the key inventive points, embodiments, alternatives, and technical effects, making the eventual application more complete.
A patent document does more than describe a product — it establishes the basis of future claim scope. We focus on disclosure completeness, claim hierarchy, arrangement of technical features, and flexibility for future amendment.
Before development, filing, or product launch, a prior art search gives clients an initial picture of what has already been published in the field. Results inform filing strategy, design-around planning, or adjustments to R&D direction.
After receiving an office action, we analyze the cited references, the examiner's reasoning, arguable points, and available amendment scope, and propose a response, amendment, or other procedural strategy.
For clients with overseas market needs, we help plan foreign filing schedules, prepare documents, manage priority claims, and communicate with foreign associates. Foreign procedures are conducted under each country's law and local associate guidance.
After grant, we assist with issuance, annuity reminders, and subsequent rights management, and periodically review portfolio maintenance needs alongside your product plans.
You are about to unveil a new product but have not confirmed whether to file first. We help review the technology, disclosure schedule, and filing options — avoiding early disclosure that could compromise future rights.
Your team has several concurrent technical improvements. We help take stock and prioritize filings by technical difference, commercial value, competitor position, and budget.
You received an examiner's opinion and are unsure whether there is room to respond. We analyze the cited art, the reasoning, and possible amendments, and assess whether to argue, amend, or take another path.
When facing an examiner's opinion, the focus is on clarifying differences, adjusting scope, and explaining effects. Share the basics and we will help determine the next steps.
