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Silicon Valley Office
Tel:(408) 538-5320   
us@faipatents.com
Santa Fe Office
Tel: (505) 629-4371
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E U R O P E
London Office
Tel: (0)20 8905 5321
europe@faipatents.com

DOMESTIC PROTECTION WITH FOREIGN PROTECTION IN MIND

We operate a combined US and European patent practice that is ideally suited to protecting your invention assets both domestically and internationally.  We have international protection in mind from the outset. Preparing and prosecuting a first filing of a patent application with an appreciation of differences in substantive and procedural patent law in USA, Europe, Japan, China and other important markets can be significantly advantageous to outcomes in patenting, licensing and litigation.  Patentability laws vary from country to country, particularly in the fields of software, business methods and medical methods.  First filings with foreign filings in mind can also avoid unnecessary prosecution costs and delays in obtaining international protection.

 
US & EUROPEAN PATENTING - MADE EASIER 

Our founder, Dr Lambrinos, is an international patent prosecutor admitted before both the US Patent Bar and the European Patent Bar.  He represents clients in all patent and design related matters before the United States and Trade Mark Office (USPTO), the European Patent Office (EPO), and the Office of Harmonization of Internal Market (OHIM).  There is no need for our practice to retain additional support from external Attorneys/Agents for this purpose. This is the real advantage of a dual US and European patent practice. Our clients receive streamlined international patent services without additional cost or compromise in quality. 

How you benefit......
US Clients
UK & other European Clients
Clients outside of US & Europe
Clients that have filed a priority application
US Litigation Law Firms


How US Clients benefit....
European patents and designs - eliminate time and expense

US Patent Agents/Attorneys must liaise with European Patent Attorneys to assist them with obtaining a European patent and/or design. Two practitioners therefore normally work on a case, the US Patent Agent/Attorney and the European Patent Attorney.  Our combined practice enables you  to eliminate substantial time and expense on the US side associated with obtaining a European patent and/or design.

US & European perspective from the outset

Our practice considers both US and European patent perspectives in preparing and prosecuting your applications. The formal and substantive requirements for European patents are different from those for US  patents.  For example, business patents can be patentable in US when tied to a machine whereas in Europe a technical contribution is required for business method related inventions. Our practice will draft your first application mindful of these differences between US and European Patent Law.


How UK and other European Clients benefit....
US utility and design patents - eliminate time and expense

European Patent Attorneys must liaise with US Patent Agents/Attorneys to assist them with obtaining a US utility or design patent. Two practitioners therefore normally work on a case, the European Patent Attorney and US Patent Agent/Attorney.  Our combined practice enables you to eliminate substantial time and expense on the European side associated with obtaining US utility and design patents.


European and US patent perspective from the outset

Our practice considers both US and European patent perspectives in preparing and prosecuting your applications. The formal and substantive requirements for US patents are different from those for European patents.  For example, business patents can be patentable in US when tied to a machine whereas in Europe a technical contribution is required for business method related inventions. Our practice will draft your first application mindful of these differences between US and European Patent Law.


Similar Advantages for Clients Outside US & Europe

Inventors/Business and Law Firms outside of the US and Europe that work with my practice directly can benefit in the same way as US and European clients.


Clients that have filed a priority application

If you have filed a US, UK or other national application and now wish to seek patents/designs in US, across Europe or Worldwide. Our practitioner can assist you with filing your international,  US and European applications himself based on your first filed application. 

If you have filed an international patent application in US, EPO, UK or other PCT receiving office around the world and now wish to seek patents/designs in US and across Europe, our practitioner can handle entry and prosecution of your international application himself in both the US national phase and European phase.

The above is subject to certain time limits. Click here for a free consultation.



Advantage for US Litigation Attorneys - European Patent Expert Witness Support

Our practice has proved to be particularly beneficial for providing European patent expert witness support to US litigation attorneys.  Easy access to our practitioner, Dr Lambrinos, responsive service, and additional understanding of US patent matters are all beneficial for providing quality expert witness support on European patent practice and procedures.
Disclaimer: The material provided within this website is for advertising purposes only.  It  is not legal advice and should not be taken as such.  Consult with a patent attorney/agent to address your particular patent related matters.

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