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| Full Attorney Package - $134 ($99 Legal Representation and $35 U.S. Copyright Office Fee) Michael will prepare and submit the entire application on your behalf. This includes gathering all necessary information, how to classify the material, and what copies should be submitted for the best possible protection. The certificate of registration will be sent to you along with status updates. Online Attorney-Client Agreement |
| Infringement Search - $75 An Internet search to locate potential infringement of your copyright. The search report includes which keywords were used and what websites were searched. Based upon the results, an opinion is included as to whether an infringement lawsuit will be successful. Online Attorney-Client Agreement |
| Full Attorney Package - $474 ($199 Legal Representation and $275 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Fee) Michael will prepare and submit the entire application on your behalf. This includes an initial search of existing trademarks and Internet search engines, drawing of the mark, compilation of business specimens, and application requirements. Online Attorney-Client Agreement |
| Registration Search - $150 A detailed Internet search to determine whether your proposed trademark can be registered. This includes a search of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records for similar registrations and Internet search engines. The search also includes online phone books, magazines, trade publications, domain names, business licenses, and catalogs (if relevant). Online Attorney-Client Agreement |
| Infringement Search - $125 An Internet search for companies that are using your name or one that is confusingly similar, products that are imitations or counterfeits, copies of your logo, and other unauthorized activity. The search report includes what keywords were used and what websites were searched. Based upon the results, an opinion is included as to whether an infringement lawsuit will be successful. Online Attorney-Client Agreement |
| Preliminary Package - $50 A preliminary review of an invention to provide advice about pursing the next step to see where you stand. The goals are to (1) narrow down the potential class/subclass combinations for a more detailed search, (2) find five patents that are similar to your idea, and (3) use these results to evaluate the probability that the USPTO will grant a patent. The review determines the most likely number & content of drawings, claims, and application requirements. Online Attorney-Client Agreement |
| Full Package - $500 This option provides everything necessary to submit an application to the USPTO on your own behalf. Michael will act as your legal coach during the application process. You will receive (1) a detailed search report with comparisons of existing patents to your invention, (2) four technical drawings that comply with USPTO guidelines (each additional drawing is $50), (3) standard set of 20 claims, and (4) organization of the application requirements. Online Attorney-Client Agreement |
| Registration Search - $200 Michael will do his best to locate similar patents that have already been registered or pending registration with the USPTO. Class and subclass categories used to search patent databases are included. This package also relies on Internet search engines and commercial websites where inventors may have posted disclosures that affect your application. Online Attorney-Client Agreement |
| Claim Drafting - $200 Your idea is analyzed relative to other applications that have already been approved by the USPTO. This provides an initial assessment of how to describe the invention. Michael will also review the technical details to determine how to draft claims that offer the best protection against infringement. This includes a standard set of 20 or fewer claims. Online Attorney-Client Agreement |
| Application - $100 Michael will draft and prepare the individual components of the application. He works with you to accurately describe the technical details of the invention to satisfy all disclosure requirements while protecting you against infringement. Online Attorney-Client Agreement |
| Infringement Search - $200 The search report will include what keywords were used and what websites were searched for possible infringement of your invention. If potential cases are located, the report will include an opinion as to an infringement lawsuit. Online Attorney-Client Agreement |
Michael E. Byczek is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Michael is in the process of registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the federal court system.
To place an order for any of these packages: (1) Payment through PayPal and (2) Sign an online attorney-client agreement.
The agreement will open in a new window. Print a copy for your records; one will be sent to Michael E. Byczek via email. Alternatively, request a traditional agreement with payment via postal service.
Legal services only available to Illinois residents and businesses. Feel free to contact Michael with any questions.