Filing Patents in the United States — Based on PCT or International Priority
The law firm of Feigin & Fridman, LLC provides high quality and cost-effective Intellectual Property (IP) services for foreign clients, including United States Patents, United States Trademarks, and United States Copyrights. We liaise with firms around the world.
Our Goals
- To obtain broad and strong United States IP rights for our foreign clients in a short period of time, including electronic filing and delivery of a U.S. application number immediately after filing.
- To provide a close relationship with our foreign clients, supporting our clients’ success in the United States and the worldwide market.
- To keep fees and costs for our services to a reasonable level.
IP Legal Service Areas
Our services provided for international associates fall into the following categories:
- Patent Prosecution and Licensing
- PCT national phase patent application entry into the United States
- Applications claiming priority under the Paris Convention
- Translation
- Trademark Prosecution and Licensing
- Design Patent Prosecution and Licensing
- Copyright Prosecution and Licensing
Areas of Expertise
Our IP law experience covers technical areas including:
- Computer Software
- Computer Hardware
- Business Methods
- Electrical & Electronic Technology
- Mechanical Technology
- Chemistry & Material Engineering
- Consumer Devices
Patent Applications in the United States
The United States allows a one year grace period from the first public disclosure of an invention until filing. This is based upon the first public disclosure anywhere in the world. To take advantage of the Paris Convention, you must file an application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) within one year from the priority date. The specification can be submitted in a language other than English, but the USPTO will charge a surcharge and an English translation must be submitted thereafter. If you choose to apply in the United States via the PCT route, you must file an application at the USPTO within 30 months of the priority date.
Contact
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