Patent Services
We offer a full menu of services to protect your intellectual property.
Do you have an idea you would like to protect with a patent?
We offer straightforward flat-rate pricing for most services, making it attainable to plan and budget for important intellectual property projects for your business.
The Three Main Types of Patents
Utility
Your invention has some identifiable benefit and is capable of use. This is the most common type of patent.
Design
Unlike a utility patent, it is focused on the “ornamental design” of a functional item.
Plant
Do you have a green thumb? This patent category covers asexually reproduction of a distinct and new variety of plant.
Here’s how Rational Unicorn can help you with your Patent
✤ We provide flat rate quotes for patent services
✤ Discuss patentability of your concept in a no-cost consultation
✤ Lean on the experience of Registered Patent Agent Ricky Lam for all types of patents across multiple technologies
Maybe you’ve done a bit of research already and are looking to answer one of these questions:
✤ Is my concept patentable?
✤ Should I file a provisional patent application?
✤ Am I ready to submit a Non-provisional (Utility) Patent Application?
✤ Should I consider other intellectual property filings such as trademarks or copyrights?
Meet Registered Patent Agent Ricky Lam
Patent junky, innovator, businessman offering no-cost consultations to see if your concept is potentially patentable
Next Steps
To get started with our patent services, please schedule a free 30-minute consultations.
Want to read a bit more?
Here’s a few definitions and concepts to chew on. We’re here to discuss these with you.
There are three main types of patents.
utility patent - protects the way an article is used and works
design patent - protects the way an article looks
plant patent - protects living plant organism with specific characteristics
A provisional patent application is not a patent, and does not grant rights upon its owner. It is often used strategically to complement utility patents and will be discussed in detail. You can think of a provisional patent application as temporary or a placeholder to be the first to file. A provisional application is not examined by the USPTO, and expires one year from filing.
A patent is a type of intellectual property protection for a tangible object that has been improved in a new way.
A trademark is a type of intellectual property protection for a brand such as a business’s name, logo, or product line.
A copyright is a type of intellectual property protection for a creative art, such as a book, song, or painting.
What are the parts in a patent application?
There are three main components to a patent application: the drawings, the claims, and the specification.
We will work together with you to draft the patent application. As the inventor, you’ll have a chance to review the entire document before submission to the USPTO.