My law firm, Laurie A. Schlichter, PLLC, is dedicated to securing patent protection for the inventions created by my clients. I have acquired dozens of patents in technical fields as diverse as chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer hardware, and computer software.

Experienced Advocate For Patent Protection

Patent acquisition is an interactive process aimed at convincing a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that your invention merits patent protection. I have considerable experience in the give-and-take that characterizes the patent acquisition process:

• After I submit a nonprovisional patent application to the USPTO, a patent examiner reviews the application to determine if the disclosed invention satisfies the requirements for obtaining a patent.
• The patent examiner issues an Office Action in which he or she argues that the invention is not suitable for patenting.
• I prepare a response to the Office Action that refutes the patent examiner’s arguments by explaining why the invention is deserving of patent protection.
• The patent examiner considers the response and either grants a patent or issues another Office Action.
• If the second Office Action is “final,” I amend the patent application and request continued examination, or I prepare an appeal brief and submit it to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

I will assist you throughout the process of patent acquisition. My legal knowledge and technical proficiency make me a formidable advocate for your patent rights.