Using on-line patent databases and search associates at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the firm performs prior art patent searches in all areas of technology and design. The patents found during the search are reviewed and analyzed with reference to the client's invention disclosure. A written report is provided which includes copies of all relevant patents and an opinion on the probability of obtaining U.S. patent protection on the invention.
U.S. Patent Applications
Waddey & Patterson, P.C. prepares, files and prosecutes U.S. utility and design patent applications in all technical and product areas. A computerized docketing system is used to monitor all critical dates during the application process and after the patent is allowed so that the client's patent rights can be maintained.
Additional Services
Filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications (including Patent Cooperation Treaty and European Patent Office applications) using, where necessary, a network of foreign patent agents associated by the firm
Patent re-issue and re-examination proceedings
Patent assignment and title searches and opinions
Licensing consultation and negotiation and related agreements
Validity and infringement analysis and opinions
Infringement litigation
Appeals of disputed matters in the patent office and federal courts
Monitoring of patent developments in specific industries
Patent Due Diligence Investigations in Corporate Transactions
"The patent system added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius." --Abraham Lincoln
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Nashville, TN 37203 • 615-242-2400
