USPTO Patent Attorney Needed – Mechanical / Consumer Product Utility & Design Patent Application

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Summary

Experienced U.S. Patent Attorney Needed for Utility Non-Provisional Application (Mechanical / Modular Product Invention) U.S.-based USPTO registered patent attorney or registered patent agent only. Please provide USPTO registration number. I am an independent inventor/product developer located in the Los Angeles area. I filed a USPTO Provisional Patent Application in October 2025 and am preparing the Utility Non-Provisional Patent Application before the conversion deadline. The invention involves:
• mechanical/structural configuration
• modular assembly system
• physical product design and function
• material/manufacturing considerations
• multiple product configurations I am also considering whether additional design patent protection is appropriate. I already have:
• filed PPA
• working physical products/prototypes
• drawings
• photos/videos
• testing information
• documented development history I am looking for a USPTO registered patent professional experienced with:
• mechanical inventions
• consumer products
• structural/mechanical claim drafting
• utility patent prosecution Important:
I am looking for an attorney who personally develops the claim strategy and is comfortable discussing invention details with independent inventors The ideal candidate can help identify the strongest protection approach, including possible claims directed toward:
• product structure
• product system/configuration
• methods of use/assembly (if appropriate) Please provide: 1. USPTO registration number 2. Relevant mechanical/product patent experience 3. Whether you personally draft the claims 4. Estimated fee structure for Utility NPA preparation and filing 5. Prior art search approach/cost (if recommended) 6. Typical Office Action response cost range Prefer fixed-fee proposal for NPA preparation and filing after reviewing the invention. Budget is flexible for highly qualified candidates. Please clearly separate: 1. Prior art search (if applicable) 2. Utility NPA drafting 3. USPTO filing fees 4. Patent drawings (if additional work is required) 5. Future Office Action responses (separate) Thank you.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $150.00

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    $400.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Patent Prosecution
Patent Registration
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About the client
Member since Dec 8, 2025
  • USA
    Pasadena 12:29 PM
  • 2 hires, 1 active

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