I help entrepreneurs, startups, and non-U.S. residents set up and manage their U.S. businesses with confidence. With over 8 years of experience, I specialize in LLC formation, EIN registration, personal and corporate tax filing, and IRS compliance. I also offer complete payroll services, business licensing support, bookkeeping, and QuickBooks setup and management.
• U.S. LLC & EIN registration
• Personal & corporate tax filing
• Payroll processing & compliance
• IRS correspondence & resolution
• Business licenses & renewals
• Bookkeeping & QuickBooks setup
• ITIN application and support
• Non-resident & e-commerce business support
Let’s simplify your U.S. business journey — from formation to full compliance!
Eric F.
USPTO Trademark Attorney || USPTO Patent Attorney
Croton-on-Hudson, New York
$50/hr$50 per hour5.0 (3) 4 jobs $700+ total earnings
Great ideas and valuable brands deserve strong protection. I help inventors, entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses safeguard their intellectual property through professionally prepared trademark and patent documentation designed to support a clear, strategic, and effective filing process.
With over 5 years of experience in intellectual property, I understand that many trademark and patent applications encounter delays, objections, or refusals not because the brand or invention lacks value, but because the application is unclear, incomplete, or lacks proper legal strategy. Every trademark classification, description, claim, and supporting document plays an important role.
I specialize in preparing high-quality trademark and patent documentation with accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring applications are well-structured, consistent, and aligned with USPTO requirements and international intellectual property standards.
My services include trademark searches, trademark application preparation, goods and services classification, Office Action assistance, brand protection strategy, patent searches, patentability analysis, provisional and non-provisional patent application preparation, patent descriptions, claims drafting support, and organizing technical documentation for filing.
I work with inventors, startups, founders, and businesses across various industries to protect their innovations, brands, and intellectual property assets through clear, professional, and examiner-focused documentation.
Clients choose to work with me because I deliver:
- Technically sound patent drafts prepared for prosecution
- Clear, well-structured, and strategically drafted patent claims
- Reliable filing support with close attention to deadlines and accuracy
- Comprehensive trademark search and clearance analysis
- Practical risk assessments before filing to help reduce potential conflicts
I am detail-oriented, efficient, and committed to delivering polished work that is ready for attorney review or client submission.
Services Offered
Trademark Services
- Trademark registration and USPTO filing support
- Comprehensive trademark search and clearance analysis
- Likelihood of Confusion (Section 2(d)) analysis and risk assessment
- Office Action response preparation and prosecution support
- Trademark renewals and maintenance filings
- International trademark filing support
Patent Services
- Patentability searches and novelty assessments
- Provisional and non-provisional patent application drafting
- Patent claim drafting, restructuring, and editing
- Complete patent specification drafting (Background, Summary, Detailed Description)
- Patent drawings and reference numeral preparation
- Prior art searches, summaries, and comparison matrices
- Office Action technical response drafting support
- Patent filing preparation and submission support
My goal is to help innovators secure meaningful intellectual property protection through accurate, professionally prepared documentation that supports long-term business growth and commercialization. Every project is handled with precision, confidentiality, and a commitment to quality.
I am a J.D. with more than ten years of experience in commercial contracts, compliance, legal research, and legal drafting. I graduated from Vermont Law School in 2012 and have extensive experience reviewing, drafting, and redlining commercial agreements, including service agreements, independent contractor agreements, operating agreements, statements of work, and other business contracts.
My professional background also includes regulatory compliance and licensing, giving me a practical understanding of how contractual and regulatory requirements affect business operations.
I am detail-oriented, responsive, and committed to providing clients with clear, thorough, and efficient work.
Sincerely,
Tom Caraco
Raid R.
Software Quality Assurance Specialist
Schenectady County, New York
$25/hr$25 per hour5.0 (1) 2 jobs $2K+ total earnings
With over nine years of hands-on experience in software testing and quality assurance, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. My proficiency spans various domains, including manual testing of web and client/server applications. While currently serving as a Quality Assurance Specialist for NY State, I am actively pursuing freelancing opportunities in the realm of Software Testing and Quality Assurance. My goal is to capitalize on my wealth of experience and skills in this field.
My approach is anchored in a commitment to quality, driving me to closely collaborate with diverse teams comprising developers, product managers, and designers. Together, we craft robust test plans, meticulously execute test cases, and furnish actionable feedback for ongoing enhancement. I excel in dynamic, agile settings, thriving amidst evolving requirements while contributing to the delivery of superior software solutions that surpass user expectations.
Beyond technical prowess, I pride myself on proactive communication and adept problem-solving abilities. I excel at distilling complex technical jargon into digestible insights for stakeholders of all levels. Fueled by an unwavering pursuit of excellence and a passion for fostering a culture of quality, I am dedicated to catalyzing innovation and steering the development of top-notch software products that empower users and propel business success.
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