Your Patent is Almost Granted: Navigating the Final Steps
Although it is a significant milestone when a patent application has been allowed by the USPTO, there are still crucial steps to ensure your patent is issued and your intellectual property is fully protected. We guide you through this final phase, ensuring a smooth and successful transition to patent issuance.
Our Services After Notice of Allowance:
- Issue Fee Payment: We accurately calculate and promptly submit the required issue fee to the USPTO. Timely payment is essential to avoid delays in patent issuance.
- Reviewing the Notice of Allowance: We carefully review the Notice of Allowance to confirm that the claims are in the desired form and that the scope of protection aligns with your business objectives. We identify any potential issues or areas for clarification.
- Advising on Continuing Application Opportunities: We assess whether filing a continuation, continuation-in-part, or divisional application is strategically beneficial.
These applications can broaden the scope of protection, address outstanding issues, or claim inventions that were not originally claimed in the parent application.
We help you determine the most appropriate course of action based on your specific needs and goals.
- Preparing for Patent Issuance: We prepare for the issuance of your patent, including reviewing the official patent documents and ensuring all formalities are met.
These final steps before patent issuance are crucial. We will guide you through this phase with expertise and care, ensuring your patent is issued smoothly and effectively protects your valuable invention.