King Patent and Business Law, PLLC

Patent Services

Properly protecting your inventions of products, processes, designs, etc. is essential for:

protecting your ownership of them and
maximizing their profitability.

We can help you with:

knowing if your invention is patentable,
knowing whether you are likely to be granted a patent,
deciding which type of patent application is appropriate,
filing the application,
working to get the application approved,
renewal and enforcement of patent rights, and
licensing.

We will work with you throughout the application process to ensure your application meets stringent requirements and that your rights receive maximum protection.

Once your patent is granted, or if you already have a patent, we will work with you to ensure your rights are properly maintained and develop licensing agreements that protect your rights and help you make money from your patented invention.

Learn more about applying for a patent through our free quick sheets and booklets:

Patent Applications: International Quick Sheet: Patents Basics: Patent Application

Clearance / Novelty search, analysis, and opinion
Provisional utility application
Nonprovisional utility application
Design applications
Other application-related services, including responses to Office Actions
International applications (international local counsel may also be needed)

General advice
Validity / Invalidity opinion
Infringement / Noninfringement opinion
Licensing
Assignments
Cease-and-desist letters
Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings

Fees

Ms. King works using flat rates. You will know up front what the total cost will be for the services most appropriate for you, barring unforeseen circumstances.

Common fees are listed below in our fee sheets. Additional attorney fees, USPTO filing fees, and international filing fees may apply to these listed fees. The fees listed here are starting points. Fees ultimately depend on the complexity of the work required.

Downloadable fee sheets:

Patent Fees: International Application Patent Fees: Design Patents Patent Fees: Utility Patents

Recent Posts About Patents

Time ISN’T On Your Side: Key Dates & Deadlines in Patent Law

In business and innovation, timing is everything—especially when it comes to patents. Unlike trademarks, where rights can last indefinitely if maintained properly, or copyrights, where they last for a very long time whether they’re registered or not, patents require registration, operate on a strict timeline, and last for a comparatively limited time. While the Rolling Stones said time is on their side, time ISN’T on your side with patents.

If you miss a patent deadline, you could lose your exclusive rights forever. Let’s break down the key dates you need to know to protect your inventions.

March 12, 2025

Death and the Pending IP Application

If you die while waiting for a copyright, trademark, or patent application to be granted, what happens to the application and to your intellectual property?

March 7, 2025

Your Business Idea Feels Revolutionary, But Is it? Does it Matter?

Your business idea feels revolutionary—but does uniqueness even matter?
Not necessarily! While a completely new concept might be valuable, execution is key. A coffee shop isn’t new, but Starbucks’ execution made it a billion-dollar company.

March 6, 2025

Is Your Invention or Idea Inventive Enough to Patent?

You have a groundbreaking invention—but how do you know if it’s truly innovative enough for a patent?
Are you 100% certain no one anywhere in the world has had the same idea and made it public in any way? I’ve had clients think they were that certain, only to find out the hard way they were wrong.
Why does it matter whether you’re the only one to have your amazing idea?

March 5, 2025

What Happens to Your Intellectual Property When You Die?

You’ve built a business and secured intellectual property—patents, trademarks, copyrights—but what happens to those rights when you pass away? Today, we’re covering what business owners and inventors need to know about IP and estate planning.

February 28, 2025

Business vs. Individual Ownership of Intellectual Property: Pros, Cons, and How to Transfer

When you create intellectual property subject to patent, trademark, or copyright law, you need to decide who should own it: you as an individual or your business.

Today, we’ll break down the pros and cons of business ownership vs. individual ownership, and how you can properly transfer IP rights between the two.

February 27, 2025