Patent Protection for Your Invention

Your invention is original — and it deserves protection. A patent gives you the legal rights to stop others from copying your idea, and lays the foundation for future growth and licensing opportunities.

If any of the following sound like you, we can help:

•  You’ve invented something new and want to know if it’s patentable.
•  You’re ready to file a patent application and want help navigating the process.
•  You started your application but now need professional support.
•  You’re worried someone is infringing on your patent rights.
•  You’re facing a patent challenge or dispute over patent rights.
•  You want to protect your invention abroad.

Our Services

At Larson & Larson, we help individual inventors and businesses secure and enforce patent protection at every stage, from initial search through ongoing enforcement. Our services include:

Search for Existing Patents

• Determine whether your invention is patentable
• Conduct detailed searches of existing U.S. and international patents
• Analyze and explain similar inventions (prior art)
• Help you understand your options based on the search results

Apply for a U.S. Patent

• Advise on the most suitable type of patent (utility, design, or provisional)
• Prepare, draft, and file your patent application
• Respond to office actions from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to move your application forward
• Track key deadlines and manage your application through the approval process

Apply for an International Patent

• Advise on whether international patent protection makes sense for your business
• Navigate the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) process
• Coordinate with foreign attorneys to file applications in individual countries
• Develop a protection strategy that fits your timeline and budget

Stop Patent Infringement

• Investigate and assess potential patent infringement
• Send cease-and-desist letters or initiate enforcement actions
• Negotiate settlements and licensing agreements when appropriate
• Represent you in court if enforcement efforts don’t resolve the issue

Resolve a Patent Dispute

• Offer honest, strategic advice about your risks and options
• Challenge a competitor’s patent or defend against challenges to your own
• Represent you in Patent Office proceedings, including appeals and Inter Partes Review
• Handle complex litigation and develop strategies to protect your business