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Igor Ozeruga is a software, AI, electrical, and mechanical patent attorney recognized by Best Lawyers® for Patent Law. Registered to practice before the USPTO and licensed in the State of Ohio, he brings over 15 years of experience and a technical background that includes a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Chemistry. Over the course of his practice, Igor has prepared and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications for Fortune 100 and Silicon Valley innovators across AI/ML, software, hardware and circuits, processing algorithms, encryption and cryptography, medical devices, consumer devices, electrical and electronic systems, and complex computer-implemented inventions. He has also represented clients in federal court and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and counseled clients on long-term patent portfolio strategy. What Igor does for clients: 1. Drafts and prosecutes U.S. patent applications (provisional and non-provisional) and Office Action responses. 2. Conducts prior art searches, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, clearance searches, patentability assessments, and patent infringement evaluations. 3. Prepares patent validity, non-infringement, and FTO opinions. 4. Evaluates and manages patent portfolios, including portfolio audits and licensing analysis Counsels clients on patent portfolio strategy, including where to file, PCT versus direct national filings, and international and domestic protection strategies. 4. Negotiates and drafts patent licensing agreements, patent assignment agreements, and related IP contracts. 5. Litigates patent matters in federal court and before the PTAB (IPRs, ex parte reexaminations, and other post-grant proceedings). Igor also handles trademark and copyright matters and runs an active brand protection practice. He has removed more than 34,000 counterfeit listings and 1,600 infringing websites across online marketplaces and social media platform, work that helps recover revenue and protect brand equity for his clients. His approach is practical and business-oriented. He focuses on intellectual property strategies that protect innovation and long-term business value without unnecessary complexity.

I don’t just draft patents — I help you build a business foundation that attracts investors, protects your ideas, and accelerates growth. As a biomedical engineer turned patent agent and entrepreneur, I’ve worked hands-on with inventors, startups, and venture capitalists to turn ideas into investable businesses. I understand both sides of the equation: what makes a patent strong at the USPTO and what makes a business strategy attractive to investors. Here’s how I can help: ✅ Patent Drafting & Prosecution – Provisional, utility, and PCT applications written with both legal strength and business value in mind. Experienced in medical devices, mechanical systems, construction equipment, consumer products, and more. ✅ Patent Portfolio & IP Strategy – Not just filing paperwork, but creating an IP roadmap that aligns with your funding and growth strategy. I help you prioritize filings, assess freedom-to-operate, and position IP as a core business asset. ✅ Business & Startup Strategy – Drawing on my background in real estate investment and venture capital, I advise founders on product-market fit, capital raising, and how to leverage IP in pitch decks and negotiations. ✅ Prior Art Searches & Patentability Opinions – Clear, actionable feedback on whether to move forward — saving you time and money. 💡 Why work with me? I bring the perspective of both an IP professional and a business builder. I’ve raised capital, worked with investors, and built successful ventures. I have personally invested my own money into several startup companies. My clients trust me not just to protect their inventions, but to help them position their innovations for market success. Whether you’re filing your first provisional, responding to an office action, or preparing for a funding round, I can help you navigate both the patent process and the startup journey with clarity and confidence. Let’s connect and discuss how to make your innovation stand out. NOTE - I do not take on trademark or infringement cases.

Need help with an intellectual property law matter? I am well-versed in Trademark and Copyright law and have helped over one thousand applicants apply to secure their intellectual property rights. Reach out and let's discuss your IP needs.

I have experience preparing ideas for patent submission. I perform searches and evaluate the idea with you. I can prepare documents for submission to the USPTO. I have drafted hundreds of patents and many that have been granted. I can also help with taking the idea from concept to product.

I am a New York-licensed patent attorney with more than 15 years of experience as corporate and outside legal counsel, securing high value patents for inventions across a broad range of complex technologies (see samples below) and advising clients on patentability, subject matter eligibility, portfolio development, patent valuation and infringement including design-around strategies, non-infringement opinions and ex parte reexamination requests. I also have 9 years of experience as a USPTO patent examiner and PTAB intern having searched and examined patent applications in computer/processor implemented (software), FinTech, electronics and computer architecture art units. Before entering the legal profession, I was a Senior Systems Engineer with GE Aerospace and served in the U.S. Air Force as an Airborne Communication and Navigation Systems Specialist. I leverage my experience in engineering, patent law, patent prosecution, USPTO patent examination and PTAB appeal analysis to deliver high-quality work products for my clients, including patent applications drafted to meet enablement, written description, and subject matter eligibility requirements; and legally rigorous patent non-infringement opinions drafted in accordance with professional standards for patent legal opinions.

Your trademark application is only as strong as the person behind it. I'm a paralegal with 10+ years of USPTO trademark experience, an ABA-approved paralegal certificate, and a track record working with startups, e-commerce sellers, law firms, and multinational corporations. I handle filings within 1–2 business days, and I'm based in California — which means I'm in your time zone, I respond within 4 hours during business hours, and you're never waiting on someone overseas to wake up when a deadline is approaching. Here is where I can specifically help: → Trademark clearance searches using USPTO TESS, common law sources, and WIPO databases → U.S. trademark application preparation and electronic filing (TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard) → Office action responses — I analyze the refusal, explain your options clearly, and draft a strategic response → Trademark portfolio management, renewals, assignments, and maintenance filings → Canada, EU, UK, and Madrid Protocol filings in coordination with foreign counsel → Honest pre-filing assessments — if your mark has a problem, I'll tell you before you spend money What working with me actually looks like: you send me your information, I get to work, and you receive a complete, accurate filing with a full summary of next steps — no back-and-forth, no surprises, no invoice padding. My proactive approach to drafting is designed to streamline the USPTO examination process, helping my clients avoid the typical delays associated with Office Actions. I'm not a law firm. That means faster turnaround, direct access to the person doing the work, and rates that don't include partner billing hours. When a situation genuinely requires an attorney, I'll tell you clearly and refer you to one. Most standard filings don't. Not sure where to start? Book the 30-minute consultation — $50, and the full cost applies toward your filing if you move forward. Send me a message with your brand name and I'll take a look before we even meet.