Fast Patents
Get A Patent In Less Than A Year!
When it comes to hi tech innovation, timing is everything.
At Carr & Ferrell LLP, we recognize that the pace of the patent application process—which can take anywhere from 2 to 5 years—is often dramatically out of sync with the rapidly evolving high tech sector. This holds especially true within the start-up community, where competition for investor funding is fierce and early confirmation of a secured patent can offer an immediate boost to a company’s asset value.
For some companies, it may make strategic sense to accelerate a patent application. In recent years, the patent office has created a spectrum of fast-track options to suit different time lines and budgets. Our attorneys will work closely with you to fully understand your business goals, and help determine what kind of acceleration process makes the most sense for you.
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