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Low Flat Rate Fees — Benefit from direct communication with seasoned patent attorneys in Peabody, MA East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Essex County Massachusetts dedicated to your success. At Coleman & MacDonald Law Office, our team of skilled patent attorneys brings years of experience from both large corporations and specialized IP firms.
We excel in patent prosecution, licensing, and handling litigation in the US, as well as managing international cases. We offer top-tier legal support for intellectual property needs, catering to small businesses and individual inventors. Our commitment to quality, confidentiality, and accountability ensures exceptional service for all your IP matters.
Donald J. MacDonald, Esq. Partner
(781) 654-5050
don@colemanmacdonald.com
Our Patent Services
Patent Searches:
- Novelty and validity searches
- Product clearance searches
Patent Applications:
- Preparing and filing applications
- Provisional and utility patents (mechanical, computer, electrical, business methods)
- Design applications
Patent Prosecution:
- Appeals and interference proceedings
- Patent corrections and enforcement
Patent Licensing:
- Drafting and reviewing agreements
- Licensing enforcement
Litigation and Defense:
- Infringement, validity, and non-infringement cases in US courts
- Declaratory judgment actions
Additional Services:
- Infringement analysis
- Patent portfolio management
- Re-examination and reissue
- International and PCT applications
Experienced Patent Lawyer Peabody & East Longmeadow, MA| Affordable Flat-Fee Patents
Whether you’re facing an infringement issue or being accused, we’ll review your case, discuss the law, and advise on the best steps forward. We also manage Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) cases. Whether you’re a petitioner or respondent, we prepare and file complaints or responses for a flat fee of $3,000, plus filing fees, which vary by forum. This does not include U.S. District Court domain name disputes.
Patent Searches:
- Novelty Search: Identify prior art in U.S. and foreign databases: $400
- Novelty Search with Opinion: Includes patentability assessment: $750
- Product Clearance Search: Identify potential patent obstacles and expired patents in the public domain: $1,200 – $2,400
- Validity/Invalidity Search and Opinion: Review patent claims against prior art: $250/hr
Patent Prosecution:
- Office Action Response: $800 – $1,600
- Appeal Brief: $1,200 – $1,800
- PCT Applications: $4,200
Patent Application Services (Excludes Filing Fees):
- Non-Provisional Application: $4,000
- Provisional Application (Single Embodiment): $800 – $1,200
- Design Patent: $400
- USA National Stage Application: $500
- Response to Foreign Associate Instructions: $800
Other Fees:
- U.S. Copyright Registration: $250
- Domain Name Dispute Complaint/Response: $3,000
- Hourly Rate for Specific Tasks: $250/hr
Intellectual Property Licensing
Coleman & MacDonald Law Office has extensive experience with licensing, assignments, and contractual arrangements to transfer IP rights. We handle patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and more across diverse fields like mechanical and electrical devices, software licenses, manufacturing, franchising, and telecommunications.
Contact us to discuss your licensing needs, and we’ll provide a tailored quote. Whether you’re a new business, small corporation, or large enterprise, we can assist with building and managing your IP portfolio. Individual inventors also benefit from our affordable patent services.
Patent Law Overview
A patent grants rights to exclude others from making or selling the patented item in the U.S. for 20 years. The USPTO decides on patent applications, and enforcement is the patent holder’s responsibility.
Patent Types
- Utility Patents: For new and useful inventions or improvements.
- Design Patents: For new, ornamental designs of manufactured items.
- Plant Patents: For new varieties of asexually reproduced plants.
Searches and Enforcement
- Novelty Search: Identifies similar inventions to assess patentability.
- Clearance Search: Checks for infringement risks.
- Validity Search: Finds prior art to challenge patent validity.
- Patent Enforcement: Stops unauthorized use or sale of patented items.