Patent Prosecution

Taylor & Edelstein focuses on the technical side of the patent law business. We prepare and prosecute patent applications (also known as “prep and pros” in the industry), and also render opinions on various topics. “Prep and pros” covers the entire process from writing and filing a patent application, until the ultimate issuance of a patent.

Prosecution generally refers to any communications with the US Patent Office, such as documents filed with the patent office, interviews and negotiations with an Examiner, etc.

The laws governing patent prosecution can be found in manuals laid out by the United States government known as the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. Patent prosecution can be split into two sections; pre-grant prosecution, which involves negotiation for the grant of a patent with a patent office, and post-grant prosecution, which involves matters like post-grant amendment.

Patent Law Areas of Focus

Mechanical Patents

Mechanical devices keep the world moving, literally. Whether it is for a vehicle engine, a machine that makes paper, or a design for a power unit, mechanical patents can cover any physical device that touches and interacts with other objects.

Medical Device Patents

Modern medical devices improve the quality of life for billions of people worldwide. A medical device patent can cover any device that is used for medical applications, ranging from a hip implant or insulin pump to a tongue depressor or wheelchair.

Chemical Patents

Chemicals constitute every physical object in the universe. Chemical patents can cover the constituents of any composition of matter such as chemical formulas, material compositions, or blends of materials.

Agricultural Patents

Agriculture is the science of growing crops and growing livestock to produce useful products. Agricultural patents can cover any device used in agriculture such as harvesters, tillage implements, and seeders.

Electronics Patents

Electronics are devices that utilize the flow of electrons to operate. Electronic patents can cover a large variety of devices that are powered by electricity including microprocessors, control systems for mechanical devices, and therapy devices.

Weapons Patents

Modern weapons take a variety of forms including knives, projectiles, firearms, and explosives. Weapons patents can cover the many different types of weapons that are used by militaries and individuals around the world.