Unlock Your Patent Potential
Patent Agent Services
USPTO‑Registered Support Nationwide
Our dedicated team is here to assist you with all your patent filing needs. Whether you are new to intellectual property or are well-versed in patents, we are here to help. Crafted IP is a remote US patent agent practice that works with inventors and businesses across the United States. Instead of limiting yourself to a local search, our nationwide model gives you direct access to USPTO‑registered expertise no matter where you live. We help clients navigate the USPTO patent search process, strengthen their disclosures, and move confidently through the steps of prosecuting a patent. Whether you are developing a new product, exploring a software patent, or seeking broader intellectual property protection, our remote workflow makes high‑quality patent support accessible, efficient, and easy to use from any state or country that would like to file a US patent application.
Services Offered
Patent Searches (Prior Art Searches)
Before investing in a patent application, it’s essential to know what’s already out there. Patent searches, also known as prior art searches, look at existing patents and publications to see if your idea is truly new. We provide thorough searches along with clear opinions on which aspects of your invention are the most likely to be patentable. This allows you to make informed decisions about next steps.
Freedom to Operate (FTO) Searches
We review existing patents to identify potential risks before you launch your product. A freedom to operate search checks if you can make, use, or sell your invention without infringing (conflicting with) someone else’s patent. This helps you avoid costly disputes and move forward with confidence.
Provisional Applications
We prepare provisional applications, which are temporary filings that quickly secure your place in line at the USPTO and let you mark your invention as “patent pending.” This cost‑effective option gives you up to 12 months to refine your idea or seek funding before filing the full application. Think of it like calling “dibs” on your invention while you prepare the complete paperwork.
Non-Provisional Applications
We draft and file non‑provisional applications, which are the formal documents reviewed by the USPTO. These undergo full examination and, if approved, result in an issued patent that provides enforceable protection in court. This application can become a patent.
Responding to Office Actions
When the USPTO raises questions or rejections, they issue an office action (written feedback from the examiner). We craft strategic responses and, when appropriate, conduct examiner interviews to clarify your invention. This keeps your application moving forward efficiently while protecting the scope of your patent.
Portfolio Strategizing
Whether you are a startup or an established company, we provide patent insights to help you build and manage a strategic patent portfolio that protects the key aspects of your technology. Together, we develop cost‑effective filing plans and, when appropriate, evaluate and pursue international protection to support your business goals.