Patent Prosecution in Oklahoma
Patent prosecution refers to the legal process by which individuals and entities interact with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) or foreign patent offices to apply for, receive or amend patents. Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable intellectual property attorneys have unparalleled experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications for the United States PTO.
We offer a full range of patent prosecution, patent application and related legal services, including:
- Strategic consultation on developing your patent portfolio to best meet your unique legal strategy
- Pre-grant and post-grant patent prosecution before the United States PTO
- Interference procedures
- Reissue applications
Whether you are interested in licensing your intellectual property or defending it against future patent infringement, understanding how you intend to use the patents from a legal and business perspective is vital when creating a patent portfolio. Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable attorneys will perform an initial strategic consultation prior to preparing and filing your patent application, and will analyze how best to draft claims so that your patent can give you a competitive advantage.
Our patent prosecution lawyers have successfully obtained patents for clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to Internet start-ups in. These patents cover a broad spectrum of industries and technologies, including electronics, software, chemicals, biotechnology, nanotechnology, mechanical and heavy equipment. Once the filing is underway, we docket important dates so you know of upcoming deadlines well in advance, and we communicate with patent office examiners through office actions and interviews to give you the broadest patent coverage available in a cost-effective manner.
Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable has successfully served clients in Oklahoma, Texas, and on both coasts in filing U.S. and international applications. Our team of legal experts can protect your interests, as well.
