Patents

United States Patent Attorneys

Patents provide intellectual property protection for inventions and other innovations. At the law office of Cloutier & Engle PLLC, we are committed to helping individuals and small businesses with all matters related to patents, including the application process, maximizing the value your derive from a patent and asserting your patent protections. We are here to help you manage your intellectual property.

We are available to consult with you about patents and all related topics. To schedule a meeting, e-mail us or call us at (425) 275-9457.

Our team is available to provide personal attention to clients in Washington state and throughout the United States. With more than 20 years of combined experience, we understand the value of taking the time to get to know you and your needs. You can be certain that the guidance we provide will be tailored specifically to your case.

Obtaining a Patent

The first step to protecting your product or process is getting it patented. Our team will determine if this is the right step for your idea. We can perform a patent search to determine if your invention is patentable. We can also help you with the patent registration process, including the completion and filing of all necessary documents.

Getting Value from Your Patent

If the primary purpose of obtaining your patent is to set your business apart from the competition, you want to realize the value of that distinction. Our team will work with you to determine if other opportunities exist to help you gain value from your patent, such as licensing it out to other businesses.

Asserting Patent Protections

Sometimes, protection means more than the filing of paperwork. Your patent protects a valuable idea. But it is still possible for a competing company to steal your idea outright or infringe upon it. It is also possible that others will accuse you of patent infringement. We are intellectual property litigation attorneys who will take every step to prosecute your patent in court and defend your interests.

E-mail us or call us at (425) 275-9457 to discuss your case with a trusted U.S. patent lawyer.