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Patent Law

Patent Law Application Lawyers in Sacramento

Do you have an idea or an invention that you want to patent? Are you unsure of whether or not your idea can be patented? If so, the Costello Law Corporation in Sacramento, California, can provide you with the answers to your questions. Our California patent attorney has over 15 years of experience representing clients in patent cases. To learn more about how our lawyer can help you, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us today.

What Types of Inventions Can Be Patented?

Do you have an idea or an invention that you want to patent? Are you unsure of whether or not your idea can be patented? Generally, in the United States, you are allowed to patent the following categories of subject matter: Machines, Articles of Manufacture (e.g. any product made by a machine), Compositions of Matter, Processes, Business Methods, Plants, and Aesthetic Designs.

Furthermore, in addition to being in a category of patentable subject matter, an invention must also be novel (new) and not obvious when compared to prior, similar inventions. If you have questions as to whether your invention can be patented, the Costello Law Corporation in Sacramento, California, can provide you with the answers to your questions. To learn more about how we can help you, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us today.

What Are The Benefits of Patents?

• Helps you obtain venture or investment capital
• Protects your investment with defensive and offensive patent strategies
• Permits licensing to occur
• Increases the dollar value of your company because a patent is an intangible asset which adds to your bottom line

Step-by-Step Approach to Protecting Your Invention

At the Costello Law Corporation, we represent clients throughout the entire patent process. We start by getting to know our clients and their invention. We then educate our clients about the patent law process. Next, we search out prior art patents and make sure that our client’s invention is new and not obvious. Finally, we draft and file the patent application on behalf of our clients. The Costello Law Corporation is also available to represent clients who need to enforce their patent rights against infringement or who are licensing their patent.

Costs for Patent Services

Because a patent is a “custom” legal document, a “one price fits all” quote cannot be realistically given. However, the Costello Law Corporation prides itself on providing high quality patenting services at reasonable rates. Please call or contact John P. Costello to discuss your situation and to obtain an estimate over the phone.

Examples of Patents Obtained by the Firm

See some of the patents obtained for clients of this firm (external site).