Patent Attorneys in San Diego, CA
The Western Edge Law Firm has offices in San Diego, CA and handles patent cases across the country. We specialize in patent infringement, patent litigation, and intellectual property protection.
Our patent attorneys have extensive experience representing clients with intellectual property licensing agreements. We have evaluated or written license agreements for patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and business know how covering a wide range of technologies, such as: oil field equipment, sports equipment, firearms and weapons technology, tactical systems, artwork, distribution of beverages and consumer products, toys, medical devices, franchise agreements, music royalty agreements, branded clothing, medical devices, alcoholic beverages and other beverages, to name a few. Some samples of our patents can be seen here.
We are frequently called on to assess threats of infringement and render infringement opinions about whether an actual or proposed product would infringe a patent or a trademark right. These opinions can inform future business actions, help to manage risk, and sometimes outline a path for enforcement activities. Having a good infringement opinion is an important diagnostic tool for those looking to enforce a patent, or those looking to defend themselves from allegations of infringement. In some cases, if a patent or trademark is suspected to be invalid, we also provide Invalidity Opinions. Patents can be invalid for a variety of reasons, but sometimes because there are defects of inventorship, or sometimes because we determine that the technology existed before a patent was issued that was not considered at the time of patenting.
Patent Law in San Diego, California
Patent law is a specialized area of intellectual property law focused on protecting new inventions and designs.
Traditionally, patents covered inventions like engines, semiconductors, and mechanical systems. Today, patents extend far beyond that and may include:
- Software and coding algorithms
- Product designs and packaging
- Fabrication methods
- Chemical compositions
- Biological innovations
- Proprietary business processes
Patent law continues to evolve, especially regarding what qualifies as patentable subject matter and what constitutes true novelty.
Types of Patents We Handle
There are two primary types of patents:
- Utility Patents – Cover functional inventions and processes
- Design Patents – Protect the visual design of a product
Our San Diego Patent Attorneys Are Experts
The Western Edge Law Firm has expert patent attorneys who specialize in patent law and patent litigation.
Our attorneys bring advanced scientific backgrounds and experience in fields that include mechanical inventions, electrical inventions, chemical inventions, software inventions, business methods, and biological inventions:
We represent clients ranging from individual inventors to large businesses.
Our services include:
- Patent application and prosecution
- Patent infringement litigation
- Intellectual property protection
- Trademark and copyright support
- Patent licensing and sales
Patent Infringement Attorneys in San Diego
We take allegations of patent infringement seriously—and we know our clients do too.
Patent infringement can:
- Threaten your market position
- Impact your bottom line
- Disrupt innovation and fair competition
If you:
- Believe your patent has been infringed
- Have been accused of infringement
- Need clarity on patent rights
- Suspect unauthorized use of your intellectual property
Our attorneys can assess your case and guide you forward.
Importantly, we represent both plaintiffs and defendants, giving us valuable insight into how opposing parties evaluate cases.
Strategic Patent Litigation & Cost-Conscious Counsel
Patent litigation can be expensive. That’s why we:
- Carefully evaluate every case
- Analyze infringement strategies
- Clearly explain risks and benefits
- Provide cost-conscious legal solutions
Aggressive Representation in Patent Disputes
You deserve aggressive legal representation—and The Western Edge Law Firm delivers.
Our attorneys are experienced litigators who are comfortable representing clients in:
- Federal courts
- Jury trials
- Arbitration proceedings
- Mediation
- Appellate courts
Venue and Patent Law
Patent litigation is typically handled in federal court, although cases may also arise before administrative bodies like the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Venue is often one of the first contested issues in a patent dispute, as it affects convenience and legal strategy.
Because patented products are often distributed globally, federal jurisdictions are commonly involved.
PTAB & Patent Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings
Due to changes under the Patent Reform Act, many disputes are resolved through the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB).’
The PTAB provides administrative procedures such as:
- Inter Partes Review (IPR)
- Post-Grant Review (PGR)
- Ex Parte Reexamination
These proceedings challenge patent validity and often run parallel to federal litigation. Courts frequently stay cases while PTAB decisions are pending.
The Western Edge Law Firm has successfully used these procedures to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
Remedies for Patent Infringement
Clients often seek legal remedies such as:
- Injunctions to stop infringement
- Monetary damages
- Lost profits recovery
- Reasonable royalty compensation
- Exclusion orders on imported goods
- Seizure of infringing products
What We Do
Patent Litigation Process Explained
Claim Construction (Markman Hearing)
During claim construction, the court interprets the patent’s claims to define the scope of the case.
This phase often involves:
- Reviewing patent language and history
- Expert analysis
- Markman hearings
Infringement Liability & Patent Validity
This phase determines whether:
- The patent was infringed
- The patent is valid
Plaintiffs present evidence showing infringement, while defendants may argue:
- No infringement occurred
The patent is invalid due to lack of novelty or obviousness
Damages in Patent Cases
Damages analysis is often complex and may include:
- Lost profits
- Licensing royalties
- Financial modeling by experts
Courts may separate damages into different phases depending on the case.
Enhanced Damages
If infringement is proven to be willful, courts may award increased damages against the infringing party.
Declaratory Judgment Actions
Defendants may file declaratory judgment actions to determine:
- Whether infringement occurred
- Whether a patent is valid
These actions are often used strategically to determine venue and jurisdiction.
Why Choose The Western Edge Law Firm for Patent Law
- Extensive patent litigation experience spanning over two decades
- Representation of both plaintiffs and defendants
- Strong scientific and technical expertise
- Nationwide patent representation
- Strategic, aggressive legal advocacy
We use advanced legal technology and case management systems to handle complex patent disputes efficiently.
Speak With a San Diego Patent Attorney Today
Patent law is complex, and the stakes are high.
The Western Edge Law Firm will:
- Carefully evaluate your case
- Provide clear legal guidance
- Help you decide whether litigation is the right path
If you proceed, you can expect unmatched dedication and strategic advocacy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Patent Law
What does a patent attorney do?
A patent attorney helps clients secure patents, protect intellectual property, and represent them in patent disputes and litigation.
What qualifies for a patent?
Patentable inventions may include processes, machines, designs, software, and certain biological or chemical innovations, provided they are novel and non-obvious.
How do I know if my patent is being infringed?
If another party is making, using, selling, or importing a product that falls within your patent claims, it may constitute infringement. A patent attorney can analyze your case.
How long does patent litigation take?
Patent litigation can take several months to several years, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether PTAB proceedings are involved.
What damages can I recover in a patent case?
You may recover lost profits, reasonable royalties, and in some cases enhanced damages if infringement was willful.
What is the PTAB?
The Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) is an administrative body that reviews patent validity through processes like inter partes review.
What rights do we receive with a patent?
A United States patent creates a property right that allows the owner the right to exclude other persons or businesses from making, using, selling or importing the patented technology. The patent right is basically a government sanctioned monopoly that lasts for about 20-years. The patent right is important for protecting the value of your technology, the profit your business may earn from the technology, and against infringing products. The United States patent right can also be an important foundation for international patent rights.
What does an inventor have to show to demonstrate that he or she is entitled to a patent?
To receive a patent in the United States, an inventor must prove to the Patent Office that his or her invention is new, useful, and that it is not an obvious variation of existing technology. In addition, an inventor must provide what is known as an “enabling” description of the invention. This means the inventor must teach others who are skilled in the relevant field how to make and use the invention.
What types of technologies may be patented?
Patents can be granted for mechanical devices, software, certain methods and processes, plants, chemical compositions, and even living organisms. Sometimes patents are issued for brand-new technologies, and other times patents are granted for improvements to existing technologies.
Are there different types of patents?
Yes, there are different types of patents. The basic patent rights are utility patents, design patents, and plant patents.
Utility patents are geared for protecting the function of an invention. These patents can be granted for manufactured items, processes, machines or compositions. These patents last about 20 years from the filing date, which is adjusted in some instances to account for patent office delays. To maintain utility patents in force, the inventor or owner must pay periodic maintenance fees over the course of the life of the patent.
Design patents are patents that cover the ornamental appearance of articles of manufacture. A design patent lasts 15 years from grant. While the design patent will not cover the function of an invention, it is still an important tool for inventors to protect their ideas. While design patents are only supposed to protect the ornamental appearance of a product, infringers will often seek to misappropriate the appearance as well as the function of the product. Practically speaking, there can be overlap between the protections afforded by trade dress, copyright and design patents. Typically, design patents are less expensive to acquire than utility patents and are pending for shorter periods of time prior to issuance.
Plant patents. Patents can be granted for particular strains of plants. Modification and selective breeding of plant species is commonplace, so patents are permitted on this subject matter.
Are there special requirements to be “patent attorneys”?
Yes. In addition to having a law degree, a person that holds himself or herself out as a patent attorney must pass a separate federal bar exam issued by the United States Patent and Trademark office. In addition, patent attorneys must have advanced educational backgrounds in science or engineering. Patent attorneys must also meet the ethical standards of the Patent Office and pass background checks by the FBI and state authorities.
Should we perform a patent search before we file for a patent application?
In almost every case, the answer is yes. A patent search is an important tool to determine whether the invention is novel. A patentability search and opinion is therefore useful to determine not only whether a product is new, but also whether the scope of available protection will be worth the costs of filing for a patent. The patent search can also help your patent attorney draft quality claims that are more likely to be allowed by the Patent Office. If you would like a free consultation to discuss a patent search and patentability assessment, please contact us to speak to a patent attorney.
When is the best time to file for patent protection?
Currently, the best practice is to file a patent application before using, selling or offering to sell your invention, especially if foreign rights will ever be sought. The United States has a 12-month grace period to file for a patent after it is first made known publicly, used or sold, however, most countries in the world do not share this grace period and so use of the technology prior to filing for a patent can actually jeopardize international rights. Also, because of the America Invents Act, which was signed into law on September 16, 2011, the United States is changing to a “first-to-file” system as opposed to a “first-to-invent” system. This change is effective March 16, 2013. There will still be a 12 month grace period in the United States in some cases, but this new rule, which is similar to most of the rest of the world, will change what can be cited as prior art against an inventor. The patent office will no longer consider the “date of invention” but instead will just look at filing dates of other patents. Practically, this will incentivize the early filing of patents. Filing of patents before disclosure, use or sale is a conservative practice anyway since pre-filing disclosures can jeopardize international rights.
What changes has the America Invents Act brought to US patent law?
The America Invents Act was signed into law by President Obama on September 16, 2011. The Act brought a host of major changes to the patent laws of the United States. A primary effect of the law was that it moved America into a “first-to-file” system as opposed to the “first-to-invent” system that has been in place since the dawn of the patent system in the United States. These changes are effective as of March 16, 2013. The patent office will no longer consider the “date of invention” when assessing what qualifies as prior art that may be cited against an inventor trying to get a patent. Overall, this will encourage the early filing of patents by inventors and businesses.
On September 16, 2012 new rules were also adopted by the Act for challenging the validity of a patent.
One procedure allows third parties to challenge the issuance of a patent after publication, but before the application issues. This is a pre-issuance challenge. A third party may now challenge the patent application from the later of either (a) issuance of a notice of allowance or (b) six months after either publication or the issuance of a first office action. The procedure also allows a challenger to submit a description of why any prior art that is submitted should be considered relevant.
Another post-issuance inter partes challenge to patent validity may also be made within nine months of issuance of a patent. Challengers will be limited to prior publications and patent references for this type of challenge.
Yet another post-issuance, or “post-grant” review procedure allows a party to raise challenges on any statutory basis within nine months of issuance, provided at least one challenged claim is determined more likely than not unpatentable and provided the challenger raises a novel or unsettled legal question. However, the decision based on this procedural device should be considered carefully because it can bar re-litigation of the matter in other courts, including the federal courts and the courts of the International Trade Commission.
The law of the America Invents Act also changes the interference practice in the Patent Office. An interference is a procedural device in the patent office that has historically been used to determine disputes of inventorship with competing patents. A new proceeding called a “derivative proceeding” has taken the place of the old proceeding. This proceeding is geared to figuring out whether somebody who filed a patent first using the “first-to-file” system took the claimed subject matter from somebody else and subsequently filed a patent without proper authorization.
Is a patent application confidential?
Yes, but not for long. A patent application is not a public record when it is first filed. However, a patent application is published 18 months after filing in accordance with the American Inventors Protection Act of 1999. There is a mechanism to opt out of publication, but to do so can jeopardize the right to file in foreign jurisdictions.
How do inventors make money from patents?
There are a variety of ways to generate income using patents. If an inventor has a marketable technology disclosed in his or her patent, there are several ways to use the patent to generate revenues. First and foremost, a patent owner has the right to exclude other persons or businesses from selling the technology in the patent. Consequently, a patent holder may benefit from higher profit margins from sale of the patented technology since other businesses cannot use the technology without permission. Some patent holders will generate revenues with their patents through licensing. Licensing of patent rights can generate royalties by permitting other businesses to make, use, sell or import the patented technology. Licenses and royalties are paid in different ways –sometimes on a per unit basis and sometimes based on percentage of net sales. In other cases, a patent holder may wish to sell his or her patent rights outright.
What are the major steps of the patent process?
After a search is completed, and presuming the search is favorable, an inventor will file an application with the Patent Office. Once filed, the application is “patent pending” and this begins a process that will ideally result in issuance of a patent. The applicant or applicant’s attorney will receive a filing receipt and a serial number will be assigned to the application. It may be several months after receiving the filing receipt before the patent office responds formally. It is not uncommon for an application to be pending for 18 to 24 months prior to formal examination by the Patent Office. A patent examiner will be assigned to the application. After filing, the examiner will issue what is known as an “office action”. An office action is fairly self-explanatory in that it is an action related to the application. In some cases, a patent examiner may issue what is known as a “restriction requirement” and require the inventor to pick a grouping of claims for examination –particularly if the examiner believes the inventor has tried to patent multiple inventions in the same application. In other instances, an office action will allow certain claims, object to certain claims on issues of form, or reject certain claims if the examiner has a substantive basis for doing so. The patent attorney will respond to the office action by either arguing or amending the claims of the patent application to place it in a better condition for issuance. If and when the patent attorney successfully argues or amends around the requirements of the office action, then the inventor will receive a “Notice of Allowability” that sets out the scope of allowable protection on the claims of the patent. Assuming the inventor agrees with the examiner and pays the appropriate fees, a patent will issue.
Is it useful to file a provisional patent application?
Sometimes. There can be strategic reasons for filing a provisional patent application. The provisional patent application does not have claims, and the application is never examined by the patent office; however, it can act as a placeholder for the inventor and can provide “patent pending” status to the inventor while the applicant is investigating the patentability or marketability of an invention. However, provisional patent applications have limitations. Most important, they only last 12 months. They will never ripen into a United States patent unless the inventor files a non-provisional application within 12 months that claims priority to the provisional application. In some cases the patent attorney will need to refamiliarize with the application prior to filing the non-provisional application, which can actually add costs. Contrary to popular myth, provisional patents must still contain a full disclosure to protect the subject matter that the applicant eventually desires to protect. Thus, a half-hearted disclosure may be inexpensive, but it will not protect the filing date for anything other than what is actually disclosed.
If somebody helps me build my invention, are they an inventor?
Sometimes, and this topic can present sticky issues. While a person who merely helps an inventor “reduce his or her idea to practice” is not an inventor, the answer is not always so clear. Technically, any person who materially contributes to the invention of at least one claim is potentially an inventor. For this reason, the question of inventorship spawns many disputes. This situation often comes up when inventors hire engineers or draftspersons to help build prototypes or document an invention. For this reason, it is very important for inventors to have appropriate nondisclosure agreements and consulting agreements in place with individuals or businesses who will assist with the inventing process. These documents should be drafted by attorneys to make sure the inventor, or the company who hires the inventor, will have proper ownership of the technology disclosed in the patent applications.
Is an invention protected while a patent is pending? How can I protect my invention while the patent application is pending?
By filing a patent application an inventor has taken the first steps toward protecting his or her invention. A case of patent infringement cannot be brought until a patent actually issues, however, a patent application establishes its applicant as first in line for ownership of any patent that ultimately issues. In addition, while an application is pending, an inventor can use contracts such as nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements to protect technology that is a subject of the patent application. Competent attorneys should be selected to draft contracts to fit the particular needs of an invention.
How do we protect our invention internationally?
In today’s global world, businesses must increasingly consider international protections for their intellectual property assets. In some cases, businesses will protect international patent rights by filing applications directly in the countries of interest. International treaties can be used to claim patent rights outside the United States that stem from applications originally filed in the United States. By the same token, the reverse is also true and foreign patent owners may use their filings outside of the United States to claim rights in the United States. One common device is the Patent Cooperation Treaty (“PCT”). While a PCT application will not result in the issuance of an “international patent,” the filing of a PCT application can extend the time for a business to enter jurisdictions outside the United States and claim benefits to an earlier application filed within the United States. If international markets are a possibility, seeking protection outside of the United States should be considered sooner than later. In most cases, PCT applications will need to be filed within 12-months of the earliest claimed date of filing of a patent for the invention.
What is a NDA or CDA Agreement?
NDA is an acronym for nondisclosure agreement. CDA is an acronym for confidentiality agreement. These agreements are the same and designed to maintain the confidentiality of information. They can be used to create protections irrespective of whether the information is covered by a patent. They are commonly used while a patent is pending or before negotiations involving intellectual property assets, which can include trade secrets, patent applications, and other forms of business information. Once a nondisclosure is signed, the parties can discuss proprietary technology more freely knowing that if there is a misuse of the information there will be recourse in the form of a breach of contract action.
When should we use a confidentiality agreement?
If you need to discuss information that is confidential in nature, then a NDA agreement may be appropriate. If you have technology that you may want to patent, then before you discuss it with any person other than an attorney, you should use an NDA. These NDA agreements are useful any time you’re dealing with consultants that you may wish to hire in the future, or if you are considering a future business relationship with someone. If you openly discuss confidential information without first exchanging a NDA agreement, you may jeopardize any possible trade secret status of the information, international patent rights, and you may also risk prematurely starting the clock ticking for patent filing deadlines in the United States.
What happens if somebody will not sign a nondisclosure agreement?
If somebody refuses to sign a nondisclosure agreement, then you will proceed at your own risk. It is hard to argue, after-the-fact, that information is confidential if it was previously disclosed after somebody refused to sign a nondisclosure agreement. Without a signed NDA agreement, there is little basis to sue somebody with the claim that the information was intended as confidential. You may also risk the loss of international patent rights, and public disclosure can also affect patent rights in the United States. Conversations with attorneys are an exception to this rule because by law communications to attorneys are confidential and privileged, even without a nondisclosure agreement being signed.
Can a nondisclosure agreement protect nonpatentable concepts?
This is one of the main reasons for using a nondisclosure agreement. There are many types of information that are valuable, but that are not patentable. A signed nondisclosure agreement creates a contract between the parties that states there will be no misuse or negligent handling of the information.
If I have “patent pending” status do I still need a confidentiality agreement?
It never hurts to have somebody sign a nondisclosure agreement. It is definitely a conservative and good practice to have nondisclosure agreements signed prior to the time a patent application publishes. If the patent application has published, which it does now automatically at 18 months, then the information cannot be confidential, however, prior to that publication time, the information is confidential and could be covered using a NDA.
What is a noncompete?
A noncompete agreement is different from a NDA agreement. A noncompete agreement is one that contractually restricts the scope of competition of a person following a business separation. In some states where noncompete agreements are enforceable, an employee subject to such an agreement could be restricted from performing a certain type of work for a certain period of time after leaving the employer. For example, a noncompete agreement could state that a dentist who leaves a practice would not be able to open up a competing practice within 2 square miles for a period of two years. In other situations a covenant not to compete may restrict a person from contacting certain clients for a certain period of time. In the state of California, noncompete agreements do not hold up in court, but employment agreements can contain clauses against misuse of confidential information.
What should I do if somebody is violating an NDA agreement? What if somebody has accused me of filing an NDA agreement?
If you are having any one of these two issues, you should contact our offices immediately to discuss your rights. Refrain from any contact with the other party without first speaking with a qualified attorney. The IP attorneys of Western Edge Law Firm are experienced with litigation surrounding confidentiality, noncompete, and non-solicitation agreements.
What is inter partes review or IPR?
An inter partes review or “IPR” is a relatively new legal mechanism to challenge issued patents. It was created in 2012 by the America Invents Act (“AIA”).
It is a trial procedure conducted at the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (“PTAB”) that challenges a patent.
Challengers in an IPR are limited in the types of challenges they may raise. Challenges must be for lack of novelty or obviousness under 35 U.S.C. §§ 102 or 103, and the challenges must be based on printed publications or patents. An inter partes review will be instituted upon showing that there’s a reasonable likelihood that a petitioner will prevail on at least one challenged patent claim.
Consequently, if you’re considering an IPR, you should also be heavily vested in patent searching and literature searching to identify challenging references. Experienced attorneys, who understand the litigation objectives, should perform these searches. Contact us here to discuss this service.
Why should we consider filing an IPR?
There are a variety of reasons to consider an IPR. The procedure is an incredibly important option to consider as part of a comprehensive litigation strategy. The IPR route may ultimately be cheaper than federal litigation and it may be used to pause federal litigation in some cases. Also, the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (“PTAB”) where the disputes are handled provides a unique forum, with experts in patent law who will evaluate the merits of the challenge.
Do you want to explain complicated validity issues to experts or do you want to explain to a jury? It’s an important question to consider in deciding whether an IPR should be filed.
Are there any downsides to filing an IPR?
The filing fees for inter partes review filings are not cheap, but when weighed against the price tag on federal litigation, it might look like a bargain.
The other issue with an IPR that must be considered is that it can create an estoppel (bar from raising the issue again) on many validity issues that might otherwise be raised later in federal court, the USPTO or the International Trade Commission. Final written decisions from IPR or PGR (post grant review) proceedings at the PTAB will bar relitigation of any ground raised or that reasonably could have been raised.
When should we consider filing an IPR?
If you have been threatened by a patent holder or sued by a patent plaintiff, you should consider filing an IPR, if the threat significantly concerns your business.
The challenger may request an Inter Partes Review either 9 months after a patent is granted, or after the termination of a Post Grant Review proceeding. In litigation, upon being served with a complaint for patent infringement, a defendant has one year to file a petition for inter partes review of a patent.
Challenges utilizing the IPR are limited to only statutory requirements of novelty and non-obviousness under 35 U.S.C. §§ 102 or 103. Challengers are also limited to only printed publications and patents for prior art purposes.
Is an inter partes review the same as a reexamination?
No, but they are both mechanisms to challenge a patent. The reexamination is much less expensive, but also does not have all the benefit of the challenger staying involved in the process.
With a reexamination, a challenger must raises a “substantial new question” of patentability. The procedure is filed ex parte, meaning that there is very little opportunity to participate once the challenge is launched.
A reexamination may be raised at any time during the time when a patent is enforceable. Like an IPR, it is limited to consideration of prior art patents or printed publications.
How does inter partes review relate to a case of patent infringement in federal court?
Sun Tsu’s Art of War went to great lengths discussing the importance of Terrain in battle, and the same could be said of considering the venue for a dispute in a patent infringement battle.
It is highly probable in federal patent litigation that there will be two fronts open—one at the patent office, and the other in federal court. In other circumstances, there may be fronts open at the International Trade Commission (“ITC”).
In some cases a federal court will yield to decisions from the PTAB, or “stay” a case pending an outcome in that forum. In other cases, a federal court will not pause or “stay” a case. Whether it does or doesn’t often depends on how far along a patent is in litigation, but the strategy of if and when to make challenges at the PTAB should be carefully considered.
Ideally, you need attorneys who are familiar with patent litigation in federal court and patent prosecution at the patent office. Our firm has experience in both of these departments. For a free initial consultation, contact us to speak to a patent attorney.
Is an inter partes review expensive?
Yes, it will cost tens of thousands of dollars to initiate in PTAB fees, but they are paid in increments. Also, the price of initiating a PTAB proceeding will often pale in comparison to fees you will incur with unchecked federal litigation, particularly if waged by large law firms. For a detailed assessment of the likely costs of initiating an IPR, or other challenge proceedings, contact us today.
What kinds of attorneys should handle inter partes review cases? Who should we contact for IPR evaluation?
You need to contact attorneys familiar with federal litigation, and who are also patent attorneys familiar with patent prosecution at the USPTO.
Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced patent attorney.
What should we do if an IPR has been filed against us?
Defend your patent rights if it covers a technology and revenues that your business cares about protecting. If an IPR has been instituted against you, chances are the rights are important enough to your adversary or competitor to have warranted the filing and legal fees, so a robust defense should be made.
You need to contact attorneys familiar with federal litigation, and who are also patent attorneys familiar with patent prosecution at the USPTO. Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced patent attorney.