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A Law Firm Dedicated to Patenting Your Invention
Free Consultation
To help you make educated decisions about protecting your intellectual property
Flat-Fee
Affordable fees with no surprise billings for most patent and trademark services
Full-Service
We aren't just a patent firm - see our comprehensive IP services below!
Transparent Patent Process
A clear path to protecting your intellectual property
Patentability Search and Opinion
Prepared by a Patent Attorney for
Complete Flat-Fee Patent Application
Including a complete written application, professionally rendered drawings, and any needed revisions, starting at
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Our Core Services
Comprehensive intellectual property services tailored to your needs
Patentability Opinion
Is your idea new and can you get a patent? Having a patent opinion from an experienced patent attorney is crucial in determining whether or not you can protect your idea from competitors. Within approximately 10 business days, we will undertake a patent search and one of our attorneys will write a patentability opinion. We want you to know the strength of your product before you move forward with patents, prototypes, and marketing.
Patents
Common Sense Counsel Patent law has over 6,000 allowed patent applications – we are a highly qualified group of patent attorneys and professionals having a wide range of experience in nearly all inventive fields including mechanical, electrical, biological, chemical, and computer programs.
What makes us different?
- Free Consultation to help you make educated decisions moving forward
- Flat Fee Patent Application Pricing – Affordable Fees that are flat from beginning to end, no surprise billings – check out our sample billing below
- Monthly payment options to free up resources and progress with your idea from the drawing board to the store display
Brand Protection
Protect your business or product name with Brand Protection services.
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Meet Your Attorney
Experienced counsel with an uncommon approach to legal advocacy
ROBERT KLEINMAN
Robert Kleinman is a college graduate and earned two postgraduate law degrees. Neither from UT or A&M. Despite this, Robert is allowed to practice law in Texas. He is also licensed in New York and Connecticut, both of which are still technically U.S. states.
Robert has secured and enforced registered trademarks and other valuable intellectual property rights in more than 50 countries. He is a fearless advocate for his clients and has repeatedly worked with federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities in furtherance of his cases.
Robert enjoyed an idyllic childhood in New York and New England where he displayed unusual promise for throwing snowballs at cars. As an adult, he has successfully channeled his gift of aggression into civil litigation.
Pricing Comparison
| Patent Application Process | Common Sense Counsel by Robert Kleinman | Typical Law Firm |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Consultation | FREE | Up to $1,000 |
| Patent Search | $490 | $500 – $1,500 |
| Begin Patent Process | $4,200 (80% of quote) | No Firm Quote |
| Prepare Patent Drawings | Included | $750 – $1,500 |
| Write Patent Application | Included | $6K – $12K+ |
| Send Application to the Client | Included | $0 – $250 |
| Application Corrections & Revisions with the Client | Included | $500 – $2,000 |
| Prepare USPTO Filing Documents | Included | $0 – $500 |
| File Application with USPTO | Included | $0 – $500 |
| Receive Response Action and Forward to the Client (Approx. 12-24 months after filing) | Included | $0 – $1,000 |
| Respond to the USPTO Action Response (Typically 1-2 responses) | $1,050 (20% of quote) | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Send Allowance Notification to the Client | Included | $0 – $500 |
| File Client's Issue Fee | Included | $0 – $500 |
| Forward Issued Patent Certificate to the Client | Included | $0 – $500 |
| Total after Patent Search | $5,250 | $9K – $22K+ |
Total fees are $4,900 – $7,900 on average.
Typical patent law firms will charge more and will not provide you with the knowledge base you need to develop your idea into a marketable product. Come see why Common Sense Counsel is different.
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Emergency consultations available for urgent intellectual property matters.
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