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.
If you are developing a new invention, one of the earliest questions is often not about patents at all. It is much more immediate: do I need a non-disclosure agreement…
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If you are thinking about filing a patent, one of the first questions usually is not about claims or USPTO forms. It is much more practical: should you do a…
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If you run a small business, one of the most common intellectual property questions is not just what protection exists, but which type of protection makes sense first. Many owners…
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University ecosystems produce some of the most valuable innovation in the country. That’s especially true in Boston (Harvard, MIT, BU, Northeastern), North Carolina (Duke, UNC, NC State), and Washington (UW,…
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The USPTO Uses AI to Search Prior Art in 2026: What That Means for Your Patent Draft Prior art decides whether a patent moves forward. It includes older patents, published…
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If you’re building a company in Boston—whether it’s biotech in Kendall Square, robotics in Somerville, or a consumer product out of the Seaport—patents often come up in the same conversations…
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For businesses that make, source, or sell physical products, tariffs are no longer just a finance or logistics issue. In 2026, they are affecting where companies manufacture, how they manage…
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Washington’s startup pace can punish founders who wait too long to protect their ideas. A scalable patent strategy helps you navigate three common realities in the local market: 1) Dense…
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If you’re developing a new invention in South Carolina—whether you’re building manufacturing tech in Greenville, a medical device near Charleston’s health and research corridor, or a consumer product you plan…
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If you’re an inventor or entrepreneur in Washington—whether you’re building software in Seattle, hardware in Bellevue, aerospace components in Everett, or consumer products in Spokane—it can feel natural to look…
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