Massachusetts Patent Attorney

Helping You Understanding the Patent Application Process

Once you have determined that you are looking for a patent and you have an invention worth patenting, you want an experienced lawyer to guide you through the patent application process. At the Boston law offices of Altman & Martin, we help individuals and businesses throughout New England secure their intellectual property rights. We can prepare you for the patent process today.

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The first step of the patent process is writing the patent application. This is a complicated document that requires a lot of time, attention and expertise. As an experienced patent attorney, I have prepared hundreds of applications over fourteen years. I know how to write an application that has the best chance to become a patent.

When you come to our Boston offices, you should bring all materials you have which help describe your invention, including writings, drawings and any other helpful information. The more information you bring in, the more we can do to prepare a successful patent application.

Once your patent application is submitted, it will be examined by the U.S. Patent Office for patentability.

Patent applications are often initially rejected and the rejection from the Patent Office will include an explanation from the patent examiner as to why it was rejected. If your patent application is rejected, we will respond in a manner that we believe has the best chance to get around the rejection. It is important to remember that many patents that are initially rejected are eventually granted.

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Located in downtown Boston, just steps from the Park Street and Government Center T stops, we help individuals and businesses throughout New England obtain patents. Our office is open weekdays from nine to five, and we offer evening and weekend hours by appointment. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.