"The congress shall have power... To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times the authors and inventors the exclusive right to respective writings and discoveries."— U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8
If you need to apply for a patent there are some things you should be aware of; patent prosecution involves one of our nation's oldest and most complicated legal areas. "Prosecuting" (applying for) a patent requires more than simply filing a form and drawings with the U.S. Patent Office. There will be a patent search and other possible investigations required to see if the method or product may be patentable over existing patents.
Additionally, there may be potential infringement issues that need to be negotiated or handled in court. These issues may require freedom to operate clearances or licenses before you can practice or market your method or product.
Our Houston patent attorneys have represented clients throughout Texas and across the nation.
If you are an entrepreneur or business owner in Texas, securing a patent for your idea or product is a first step toward launching it in the marketplace. Turn to the intellectual property lawyers of Keeling Patents & Trademarks in Houston, for help in all areas of patent and other intellectual property law.
Some examples of patents we have helped our clients obtain include:
1. U.S. Patent No. 12,352,360; Gravity actuated flow control apparatus and method
2. U.S. Patent No. 12,083,946; Strap Fairing
3. U.S. Patent No. 11,732,469; Fire resistance coating system and method
4. U.S. Patent No. 11,431,137; Electrical outlet with safety feature
5. U.S. Patent No. 10,352,753 Sight port system for sulfur process
6. U.S. Patent No. 10,054,236; Pressure relief system and method
7. U.S. Patent No. D828,041; Fabric with camouflage pattern
8. U.S. Patent No. 9,506,335; Multi-directionally rotating downhole drilling assembly and method
9. U.S. Patent No. 9,375,715; HTHP pressure relief tool
10. U.S. Patent No. 8,651,017; Filter assembly for fryer and method
11. U.S. Patent No. 8,114,037; Hydraulically actuated external pulsation treatment apparatus
12. U.S. Patent No. 7,820,074; ROV friendly vortex induced vibration inhibitor and method of use
13. U.S. Patent No. D597,755; Star chair
14. U.S. Patent No. 7,267,873; Fiber reinforced concrete
15. U.S. Patent No. 6,764,535; Apparatus for purification of carbon dioxide
16. U.S. Patent No. 5,487,478; Inverted kingpost crane
17. U.S. Patent No. 4,944,557; Seat belt handle assembly
