Tips for Working with a Patent Attorney

• Keeping Patent Attorney Costs Under Control

  We all know that patents can by costly! In this video, Experienced patent attorney Rich Goldstein presents three key factors for keeping patenting costs under control when working with a patent attorney.

• What fees should you expect to pay?

  We know that most entrepreneurs, small businesses, and individuals prefer to know what a project will cost so that they can plan effectively. With the right research we can predict costs and work together on a flat fee basis for most projects.

• Can You Safely Discuss Your Idea with a Patent Attorney?

  This is one of the most common questions we hear. The answer is quite simple.

• What information is needed to start a software patent project?

  Learn step by step, how to prepare the right information and lay the groundwork for a strong patent application. Avoid wasting time and money, and having your idea misunderstood and misrepresented.

• How To Work Effectively with a Patent Attorney

  Establish the right relationship to work effectively with your patent attorney. Watch this video to learn the key steps you can take toward getting exactly what you want.

• How a Patent Attorney Can Help Protect an Invention or Idea

  Learn how a patent attorney can help you effectively navigate the patenting process and get a patent that will strongly protect your invention. Watch this video to find out why patent attorneys are always hired to protect worthwhile inventions.

Working with Us

• “We believe that not all ideas
  are worthy of patenting, and those that are,
  deserve our full attention.”

  We know that your ideas are important to you, and we are committed to helping you make the right decisions about pursuing protection. Find out more about our team, and how our firm is set up to help you evaluate the right path toward protection.

• Success Stories

  Here are stories from some of our past clients, and also live links to a few examples of patents we have written and obtained, from among the 1500 patents that we have obtained for our clients.

• What fees should you expect to pay?

  We know that most entrepreneurs, small businesses, and individuals prefer to know what a project will cost so that they can plan effectively. With the right research we can predict costs and work together on a flat fee basis for most projects.

• Our "Free Consultation at Your Own Pace"

  When a firm offers you a "free consultation", it might sound like a good offer. Watch this video, however, and find out why a typical free consultation won't give you the answers you are looking for. We would like to offer you something better.

• Common Concerns of Our Clients,
  Prior to Working with Us

  While we've done our best to make this website as informative as possible, If this project is important to you, I am sure you still have questions that require direct professional guidance. Here's how to get answers to all of your questions.

• How To Start Protecting Your Idea

  The way we get started with every new client is by performing a paid Patent Evaluation. Why do we start with a Patent Evaluation? Our Patent Evaluation process allows us to dedicate the right amount of time and attention to you....

• How We Work with Clients Nationwide

  If you are located outside of the NY/NJ/CT area, you might be wondering how you could work with a patent law firm that is based in New York City, and has physical offices in New York and New Jersey. Well, it's really easy for us to work with clients wherever they are in this country.

Protecting Software and Apps

• The 9 Most Common Questions About Protecting Software

  Common questions about software and patents--and their answers.

• What information is needed to start a software patent project?

  Learn step by step, how to prepare the right information and lay the groundwork for a strong patent application. Avoid wasting time and money, and having your idea misunderstood and misrepresented.

• What is Agile Patenting?

  You have probably heard of "agile software development", which provides a methodology for developing software apps even before all of the details are worked out. So how can similar principles be used to protect a Software App? Watch this video to understand our philosophy for effectively protecting ideas while they are still in development.

• Can You Patent Software Apps?

  Both software pros and ordinary people who have come up with an idea for an "app" wonder: Can you patent a software app? Watch this video to understand how patents can be used to protect software apps.

Can You Patent It?

• Can You Patent Software Apps?

  Both software pros and ordinary people who have come up with an idea for an "app" wonder: Can you patent a software app? Watch this video to understand how patents can be used to protect software apps.

• Video #2 – Two Criteria for Patentability

  Before your idea or invention can be eligible for a patent, it must meet two important criteria. Find out if a patent is appropriate for you.

• When is a Trademark More Appropriate Than a Patent?

  What you Need To Consider When Picking and Protecting a Strong Brand Name When it comes to whether something should be patented or trademarked, the question is: are you building a brand, or protecting a concept. If you are protecting a product co...

• Why Free Online Patent Research Could End Up Costing You Thousands

  Are you trying to figure out if your invention can be patented on your own, by doing online research? If you are, you’re not alone. Most people are inclined to get online when they want to know if their project is patentable.

• What Can Be Patented and What Cannot?

  I hear one question repeated about ten times every day: "can this type of thing be patented?" The reason this question gets asked so much, is that it is confusing to know whether your invention/product idea falls into a patentable category, when it...

• What Everybody Needs to Know Before Starting The Patent Process

  When considering pursuing an invention or idea, the first thing you should ask yourself is “Can I patent it?” The fact is, most people, when considering pursuing an invention or idea, will start by asking themselves, “how am I going to get this on the market?” This is a BIG problem, because they are asking themselves the wrong question first, and it could cost them tremendously.

Should You Patent It?

• Are There Simple and Cheap Alternatives To Patenting?

  The patent process can be quite costly.  The fees from the Patent Office are only the beginning, and quality representation from an experienced patent attorney will run into the thousands.  So wouldn't it be great if there was a way to save thousands on patenting?  Well of course it would be.  The important question is: how might your attempts to save money in the short term actually end up costing you heavily further down the road?

• Why Some Patents are Valuable, While Others are Worth Very Little

  “But I have a patent, how could they do this?” This is the battle cry of inventors and corporate executives alike, when they see a copycat product and find out there is nothing they can do to stop it. This statement also is the result of a limit...

• If You Donʼt Protect Yourself Now, You'll Kick Yourself Later

  Here is a recent interaction I had with a client: Client: “I am 99% sure about taking the next step, but I am going to think about it some more and let you know my decision.” Me: “If you are 99% sure about anything, and still havenʼt done ...

• Staying Competitive By Knowing When to Seek IP Protection

  A lot of people question what value a patent will have for growing their business and staying competitive. But many more, simply overlook this option - they never even consider how I.P. (Intellectual Property) protection could do far more for them tha...

Does a Patent Fit Your Business Goals?

• What is Agile Patenting?

  You have probably heard of "agile software development", which provides a methodology for developing software apps even before all of the details are worked out. So how can similar principles be used to protect a Software App? Watch this video to understand our philosophy for effectively protecting ideas while they are still in development.

• Is an NDA a Good Substitute for a Patent?

  What is an "NDA"?  N.D.A. is an acronym that stands for "Non-Disclsoure Agreements". They are sometimes called "Confidentiality Agreements".  In sum, they are agreements by which people or companies agree to keep information confidential, and not tel...

• Keeping Patenting Costs Under Control

  If you’re like most of my clients, you are probably having a difficult time figuring out what your initial budget should be for investing in the development and launch of your product or concept. While you have visions of it becoming very big, you a...

• The Secret of Obtaining a Licensing Agreement

  You already know you have a great idea, invention, or have developed a new technology. Knowing this inspired you to find a company interested in taking your idea further. And now, through your hard work, you have found a company that also thinks your i...

• What You Need To Know About Selling a Patent

  You know you have a great idea. Presumably at this point you have patented your idea and protected it to the greatest extent legally possible. Now, you know “someone” can partner with you to make money from it. The question is how to find that so...

Getting a Trademark

• When is a Trademark Appropriate?

  When is a Trademark more appropriate than a patent? Imagine that you are about to launch a product. You've come up with a clever name for the product. You've built a website with the product name that describes the product. You've come up with a logo that is really unique and distinctly shows what your product is all about. What you want to do is protect that trademark.

• Getting a Registered Trademark

  In order to have a Trademark registered what you need to do is apply for a Trademark with the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office, also known as the USPTO. Before doing that you typically want to do some research to see if you are on the right track with the Trademark for which you are about to apply.

• What is a Trademark?

  Patents are useful for protecting the functional features of the item, when there's something distinctive about the product itself. Trademarks are useful when what dealing with is more of a branding item. The purpose of Trademark law is to protect consumer expectations.