My Services
As a USPTO Registered Patent Agent and former USPTO Patent Examiner, I assist inventors, startups, and technology companies with U.S. patent preparation, prosecution, filing, and patent analysis.
My experience spans USPTO examination, patent drafting and prosecution in a law firm environment, in-house AI/software patent consulting, and international/PCT matters.
Hourly rate: $200/hour. Fixed-fee proposals may be available for clearly defined projects following review of the relevant materials
Patentability Search + Analysis
Before investing in a patent application, a prior-art search can help identify relevant existing technology and inform drafting and claim strategy.
I conduct targeted searches across U.S. and international patent databases and analyze the most relevant references in relation to the proposed invention.
Deliverables may include
Identification of relevant patent references
Patent-family and publication information
Technical comparison of relevant disclosures
CPC/classification searching
Patentability observations
Recommendations for application and claim strategy
Typical professional fee: $1,600
Provisional Patent Applications
A provisional application should be more than a placeholder. Its value depends heavily on whether the disclosure adequately supports the subject matter for which priority will later be claimed.
I prepare technically detailed provisional patent applications designed to establish a strong disclosure foundation for subsequent U.S. and international filings.
Services may include:
Invention disclosure review
Technical specification drafting
Alternative embodiments and implementations
Figure development/integration
§112-oriented disclosure development
Preliminary claim strategy
USPTO filing preparation and filing
A well-prepared provisional application establishes a strong priority foundation for future patent filings.
Typical professional fee: $2,000 – $3,000
Non-Provisional Patent Applications
I prepare and file utility patent applications designed not merely to satisfy filing requirements, but to provide meaningful support for prosecution and future claim strategy.
Services may include:
Technical specification drafting
Independent and dependent claim drafting
Alternative embodiments
Figure development and coordination
Application Data Sheet and filing documents
Priority and related-application information
USPTO Patent Center filing
Typical professional fee: $5,000 – $10,000
Office Action Responses
My former USPTO examiner experience provides firsthand perspective on how rejections are developed and how claim amendments and arguments will be evaluated during examination.
Services may include:
Analysis of §102, §103, §112, and §101 rejections
Cited-reference analysis
Claim-amendment strategy
Argument development
Response preparation
Examiner interview preparation and participation
Typical professional fee: $1,200 – $2,500
International & PCT Patent Support
My experience includes analysis of international patent applications under the PCT framework and preparation and filing of international patent applications through WIPO's ePCT system.
I assist foreign inventors and companies seeking U.S. patent protection and U.S. applicants considering international filing strategies.
Services may include:
Preparation of PCT Applications
Filing PCT applications through WIPO's ePCT system
Typical professional fee: $800-$1,600
Prior Art Analysis & Claim Review
I analyze existing patents and cited references to help determine how they may impact patentability.
This service can assist with:
Evaluating examiner rejections
Understanding cited references
Identifying distinguishing features of an invention
Strategic responses to prior art
Freedom-to-Operate Search & Technical Claim Analysis
I assist companies with identifying potentially relevant patents and technically comparing patent claims against proposed products or technologies.
Services may include:
Patent landscape searching
Identification of potentially relevant U.S. patents
Claim-to-product technical mapping
Patent-family and status research
Identification of patents warranting further review
Typical project cost: $1,500 – $4,000
Patent Strategy Consulting
I assist inventors and technology companies with technical and prosecution-oriented patent strategy, including:
Patent portfolio review
Continuation strategy
Claim-scope analysis
Prior-art positioning
Application-family planning
Technical patent due diligence
U.S. prosecution strategy for international applicants
Technical Areas of Expertise
My background includes experience examining and analyzing patents in advanced technology areas, including:
AI / machine learning systems
Software
Robotics and autonomous systems
Sensor fusion and machine perception
Medical Devices
Autonomous vehicle navigation and control
CAD and mechanical systems
My Services
As a registered U.S. Patent Agent and former USPTO Patent Examiner (with 4+ years in robotics, AI, and autonomous driving), I offer flexible hourly billing at $95/hour or predictable fixed-rate packages. My insider experience helps inventors, startups, and tech companies secure stronger, more defensible patents with fewer rejections and smarter prior art navigation.
Patentability / Novelty Searches
Before filing a patent application, it is important to understand whether similar inventions already exist.
I conduct comprehensive prior art searches across U.S. and international patent databases to identify the closest existing technology.
Patentability / Novelty Searches
Typical project cost: $400 – $700
Deliverables include:
• Identification of the most relevant patents
• Direct links to references
• Short similarity summaries
• CPC classification analysis
Provisional Patent Application Support
I assist inventors and companies in preparing strong provisional applications that clearly describe the invention.
Services include:
Technical content development
Specification drafting assistance
Structuring disclosure for §112 support
Figure-to-specification correlation
A well-prepared provisional application establishes a strong priority foundation for future patent filings.
Provisional Patent Applications
Typical project cost: $1,200 – $3,000
Includes:
• Technical invention description
• Written specification
• Figure integration
• Filing preparation
Non-Provisional Patent Applications
I assist clients in preparing and filing full non-provisional patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Services include:
• Drafting patent specifications and claims
• Preparing formal application documents
• Coordinating drawings and figures
• Filing applications with the USPTO
My goal is to draft clear and strategically structured applications that support strong patent protection during examination.
Non-Provisional Patent Applications
Typical project cost: $4,000 – $8,000
Includes:
• Specification drafting
• Claim drafting
• Formal application preparation
• USPTO filing
Patent Prosecution (USPTO)
After a patent application is filed, the USPTO reviews it and may issue office actions raising rejections or objections.
I assist with responding to these office actions and guiding applications through the examination process.
Services include:
• Analysis of examiner rejections
• Preparation of office action responses
• Claim amendments and argument development
• Interview preparation with patent examiners
Starting at $900
Includes:
• Prior art analysis
• Claim amendment strategy
• Office action response drafting
• Examiner interview preparation
Prior Art Analysis & Claim Review
I analyze existing patents and cited references to help determine how they may impact patentability.
This service can assist with:
Evaluating examiner rejections
Understanding cited references
Identifying distinguishing features of an invention
Strategic responses to prior art
Freedom to Operate (FTO) Research
Freedom-to-operate analysis helps companies determine whether a product may risk infringing existing patents.
I assist with:
Identifying potentially relevant patents
Technical comparison between products and patent claims
Early-stage infringement risk analysis
This service is commonly used by startups and product development teams before launch.
Freedom-to-Operate Analysis
Typical project cost: $1,500 – $4,000
Includes:
• Patent landscape search
• Claim comparison analysis
• Risk overview
Claim Construction & Technical Analysis
I provide technical interpretation and analysis of patent claims to clarify the scope of an invention.
This can help with:
Patent portfolio evaluation
Technology due diligence
Litigation preparation support
Technical Areas of Expertise
My background includes experience examining and analyzing patents in advanced technology areas, including:
Robotics and autonomous systems
Sensor fusion and machine perception
AI / machine learning systems
Autonomous vehicle navigation and control
CAD and mechanical systems
Tools & Databases
Patent searches are conducted using professional databases including:
USPTO Public Search
Google Patents
Espacenet (EPO)
The Lens
CPC classification systems
My Services
As a registered U.S. Patent Agent and former USPTO Patent Examiner (with 4+ years in robotics, AI, and autonomous driving), I offer flexible hourly billing at $95/hour or predictable fixed-rate packages. My insider experience helps inventors, startups, and tech companies secure stronger, more defensible patents with fewer rejections and smarter prior art navigation.
Patentability / Novelty Searches
Before filing a patent application, it is important to understand whether similar inventions already exist.
I conduct comprehensive prior art searches across U.S. and international patent databases to identify the closest existing technology.
Patentability / Novelty Searches
Typical project cost: $400 – $700
Deliverables include:
• Identification of the most relevant patents
• Direct links to references
• Short similarity summaries
• CPC classification analysis
Provisional Patent Application Support
I assist inventors and companies in preparing strong provisional applications that clearly describe the invention.
Services include:
Technical content development
Specification drafting assistance
Structuring disclosure for §112 support
Figure-to-specification correlation
A well-prepared provisional application establishes a strong priority foundation for future patent filings.
Provisional Patent Applications
Typical project cost: $1,200 – $3,000
Includes:
• Technical invention description
• Written specification
• Figure integration
• Filing preparation
Non-Provisional Patent Applications
I assist clients in preparing and filing full non-provisional patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Services include:
• Drafting patent specifications and claims
• Preparing formal application documents
• Coordinating drawings and figures
• Filing applications with the USPTO
My goal is to draft clear and strategically structured applications that support strong patent protection during examination.
Non-Provisional Patent Applications
Typical project cost: $4,000 – $8,000
Includes:
• Specification drafting
• Claim drafting
• Formal application preparation
• USPTO filing
Patent Prosecution (USPTO)
After a patent application is filed, the USPTO reviews it and may issue office actions raising rejections or objections.
I assist with responding to these office actions and guiding applications through the examination process.
Services include:
• Analysis of examiner rejections
• Preparation of office action responses
• Claim amendments and argument development
• Interview preparation with patent examiners
Starting at $900
Includes:
• Prior art analysis
• Claim amendment strategy
• Office action response drafting
• Examiner interview preparation
Prior Art Analysis & Claim Review
I analyze existing patents and cited references to help determine how they may impact patentability.
This service can assist with:
Evaluating examiner rejections
Understanding cited references
Identifying distinguishing features of an invention
Strategic responses to prior art
Freedom to Operate (FTO) Research
Freedom-to-operate analysis helps companies determine whether a product may risk infringing existing patents.
I assist with:
Identifying potentially relevant patents
Technical comparison between products and patent claims
Early-stage infringement risk analysis
This service is commonly used by startups and product development teams before launch.
Freedom-to-Operate Analysis
Typical project cost: $1,500 – $4,000
Includes:
• Patent landscape search
• Claim comparison analysis
• Risk overview
Claim Construction & Technical Analysis
I provide technical interpretation and analysis of patent claims to clarify the scope of an invention.
This can help with:
Patent portfolio evaluation
Technology due diligence
Litigation preparation support
Technical Areas of Expertise
My background includes experience examining and analyzing patents in advanced technology areas, including:
Robotics and autonomous systems
Sensor fusion and machine perception
AI / machine learning systems
Autonomous vehicle navigation and control
CAD and mechanical systems
Tools & Databases
Patent searches are conducted using professional databases including:
USPTO Public Search
Google Patents
Espacenet (EPO)
The Lens
CPC classification systems
If you'd like to connect for work queries or representation, please do get in touch.
If you'd like to connect for work queries or representation, please do get in touch.