Unlike many Patent law firms our primary Patent Attorney Donn Harms who has over 20 years experience in patent law, also has previous business experience as a licensed contractor, machinist, and an employer. Mr. Harms has also been an Adjunct Professor with the University of California at San Diego, where he taught Patent Law, Trademark Law, and Intellectual Property. We specialize in Mechanical, Electrical, Business Methods, Software Apps, and other patentable subject matter. Our major goal with your invention is to patent the basic design and to try and also include minor and major variations of your idea, so your competitors cannot. In addition to patentability searches, patent drafting and patent prosecution with the U.S. Patent Office, we have the ability to file your patent in most foreign countries.
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John S.

11/30/2015

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I recently visited this firm for a patent application. Their 20 years of experience shows. They found a number of things in my device that I had not seen and did an excellent job of writing and filing the patent for me. I could not have asked for better service.

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Yonatan H.

03/14/2013

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lovecalifornia

06/20/2012

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I have known this office since...

I have known this office since 2003. It is a highly professional office that combines high-end technical understanding, writing, and thorough knowledge of patent laws and rules. They boast a highly knowledgeable, detail-oriented and punctual team of attorneys and their assistants. They are also honest and committed to client satisfaction--a combination that makes them one of the best patent attorneys you can dream of.

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johnfromsandiego

06/13/2012

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Wow, real patent attorneys tha...

Wow, real patent attorneys that don't charge a fortune and talk like real people instead of lawyers. They did a great job on helping me file a patent on my invention, and I never knew how important my trademark was to a new business untill we met.

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jacksea

05/13/2010

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Very Helpful especially with Trademark

Went to see them about my invention for a patent and they were most helpful. Their charges were much less than my last patent because they didn't charge me for every phone call and letter they sent me. But the biggest help was on figuring out a Trademark for the name of my invention. The attorneys helped me name it and get the domain name too. Highly recommended.

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jacksadist

08/25/2009

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Good place for small business

This office is first rate but treats you much better than those big downtown lawfirms. They don't charge you for ever little copy and every time you call them. They were a big help with my patent and even gave me a credit for the money I paid for the provisional patent that I could use toward the formal patent. I filed a Trademark with them too and the trademark attorney was a big help with picking a name I could actually get. I would recommend them to any small business or inventor.

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inventorguy

05/11/2009

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Great for small inventors & startups

They are real patent attorneys. They are very helpful and got my patent for me and helped with my corporation and my trademark. I would recommend them to other small companies or new inventors. They cost half what another firm told me it would cost downtown.

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jskanse

02/26/2008

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Great for small inventors & startups

We visited their office and their attorneys were great! They not only helped with our patent, they helped us name the product.

The don't try and talk legal but tell you everything in plain English. A great bunch of people.

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Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets - Your Ideas!

Business History
Over 20 Years as Registered Patent Attorneys
BBB Rating
A+
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Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Fri:
Services/Products
Specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, Process and Software Patents * Patent Searching * International (PCT) Patents and also filing of Trademarks in the USA and foreign countries.
Payment method
all major credit cards, check, debit, paypal
Location
Centrally located in San Diego County, close to I5, I805, and Route 56 so a short drive from North, South, and East San Diego County.
Neighborhoods
Torrey Preserve, Northern San Diego
Amenities
FREE initial consultation!
Associations
AIPLA - American Intellectual Property Association - A+ Rating with Better Business Bureau
Social Links
Categories
Attorneys, Patent Agents, Patent Searchers, Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law Attorneys, Personal Property Law Attorneys, Trademark Agents & Consultants