"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 Law, LLC, 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. 10,054,236; Pressure relief system and method
2. U.S. Patent No. D828,041; Fabric with camouflage pattern
3. U.S. Patent No. 9,375,715; HTHP pressure relief tool
4. U.S. Patent No. 9,216,372; Sulfur trap
5. U.S. Patent No. 8,651,017; Filter assembly for fryer and method
6. U.S. Patent No. 8,114,037; Hydraulically actuated external pulsation treatment apparatus
7. U.S. Patent No. 7,820,045; Sludge filter for separating sludge liquids from sludge solids
8. U.S. Patent No. 7,820,074; ROV friendly vortex induced vibration inhibitor and method of use
9. U.S. Patent No. 7,615,018; Leg ulcer, lymphoedema and DVT vibratory treatment and device
10. U.S. Patent No. D597,755; Star chair
11. U.S. Patent No. 7,267,873; Fiber reinforced concrete
12. U.S. Patent No. 7,004,266; Adjustable downhole tool
13. U.S. Patent No. 6,764,535; Apparatus for purification of carbon dioxide
14. U.S. Patent No. 5,487,478; Inverted kingpost crane
15 U.S. Patent No. 4,944,557; Seat belt handle assembly
