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The patent process is an expensive investment.  A quality prior art search helps identify pertinent patent references before committing significant financial resources.  It also facilitates more educated patent investment decisions, increasing the chances for broader patent protection. 

DP IP GROUP works with the inventor to develop an in-depth understanding of the invention before ordering a search.  

We work with a variety of search firms to scour the patent and non-patent literature for relevant prior art.  

By organizing searches with the client’s goals in mind, DP IP GROUP does more than search for relevant prior art–we search for ways of distinguishing our client’s invention from the prior art.  We also achieve a meaningful picture of the patent landscape.  

By developing a picture of the relevant prior art, we can compare multiple opportunities for fitting the invention into the patent landscape and position it for the strongest patent claims.   

Our expertise in application drafting ensures that our clients get the most property for their ideas.  

DP IP GROUP excels at helping inventors grow their inventions throughout the application drafting process. 

Utilizing our extensive scientific backgrounds, we take the time to understand our client’s invention and identify opportunities for expanding our client’s ideas.   Utilizing our extensive knowledge of U.S. patent laws, we use those opportunities to expand our client’s intellectual property.

At DP IP GROUP we work with inventors to draft high quality patent applications which satisfy all legal requirements and also incorporate enough flexibility to protect later improvements.

A U.S. non-provisional application is a patent application that when properly filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is placed in a queue and examined by a Patent Examiner.  It consists of a written description of the invention and drawings that together explain how to make and use your invention.  If the claims of the non-provisional patent application are ultimately determined by the Patent Examiner to meet the legal requirements, the non-provisional patent application may issue into a U.S. Patent.   An inventor oath or declaration in compliance with the applicable patent rules is also required.  

Our ability to conduct an effective Examiner Interview can reduce the timescale and associated cost of the patent application process by eliminating subsequent Office Action rejections.

DP IP GROUP practitioners are highly experienced in these conversations knowing when to listen carefully, clarify where necessary and how to respond to examiner feedback. 

If the interview reveals no possibility of an amendment making any further progress in the prosecution, then the interview will still provide us with useful information in determining the next steps, and giving substantive points about what should be addressed in the next filing.

The Patent Coorperation Treaty (PCT) simplifies the process of filing foreign patent applications, delays the expense of applying for patent protection in multiple countries and allows the inventor up to 30 months to assess the viability of the invention.

It is important to note that at the end of the PCT International Phase time period, it is necessary to file direct international applications. 

Our practice includes filing PCT patent applications around the world, obtaining foreign filing licenses, and prosecuting patent applications in multiple jurisdictions around the world.  

DP IP GROUP has a vast network of international partners to work with to grant patent protection across the globe, including: 

– Europe

– Latin America

– China

– Japan

– India

– Korea

– Taiwan

– Russia

– Canada

– Australia

– Brazil

 We can introduce you to concept design engineering staff that uses state-of-the-art CAD systems to create a 3-D database file, which you can then use to produce accurate models or prototypes from a wide variety of materials. 

DP IP GROUP has a wealth of connections that can help inventors to obtain prototypes, product samples and product inventories, along with starting websites to sell directly to the consuming public.