An online patent attorney consultation can be incredibly valuable- even if it’s free Almost every day I do an online patent attorney consultation with an inventor who is deciding how…
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Alloy Patent Law is a patent law firm founded by an inventor for inventors. We strive to provide world-class legal services to small entities, not those backed by major corporations or venture capital.
When you have a new invention, one of the first strategic decisions is how to protect it: should you file a provisional or a non-provisional patent application? Each serves a…
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Before cars are offered to the average consumer, they are test-driven strenuously by car companies. Initially, this is often done in a secure facility, but then they take their car…
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Artificial intelligence has moved from novelty to everyday tool. Inventors now routinely lean on systems like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and custom in-house models for everything from brainstorming technical variations to…
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When you decide to protect an invention, the first legal choice you make isn’t about claims or drawings—it’s about who you trust to guide you through the process. For big…
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If you design or launch products in Washington—whether you’re building hardware in Seattle, outdoor gear in Bellingham, or consumer goods in Spokane—choosing the right mix of intellectual property protection is…
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If you’re building a physical product—anything from a kitchen tool or outdoor gear to a gadget or medical device—you’ll run into two main patent types: utility patents and design patents.…
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When you’re looking for legal representation, especially for something as important as protecting your invention, it’s natural to search for a “patent attorney near me” in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, or…
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For many North Carolina business owners, a trademark is one of the most valuable pieces of property they own. Your brand name, logo, or slogan is often what customers remember first—whether…
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For many Washington inventors, filing a provisional patent application feels like a huge milestone. You finally see your idea on record with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Whether…
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For many Boston businesses, a trademark is one of the most valuable assets you own. A federal registration protects your name, logo, or slogan and builds recognition that connects customers…
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