Paul C.

Former Primary Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) proficient in patent and prior art searching, patent claim review, and proofing-reading using the same approach as the USPTO. Relying on 11+ years of experience examining patents, my goal is to assist in saving you money and time by: - Searching prior art (e.g. published patents, journal articles, product brochures, etc.) - Reviewing patent claim language from the perspective of the USPTO - Reviewing AI and online platform generated applications for consistency, thoroughness, and errors - Understanding "Office Action" responses sent by the USPTO Other services: - Assist you in learning how to effectively search for patents and prior art on your own - Act as a "second pair of eyes" for attorney or software/AI-generate patent documents If you are tackling applying for a patent on your own, are hesitant to hire legal representation because of the cost, or just need some extra direction, feel free to reach out. The majority of my clients whom I have assisted are independent inventors or small business owners unfamiliar with the patent landscape. Though I have worked with very large corporations (see below) I have enjoyed using my experience and expertise in successfully supporting individuals with entrepreneurial spirit, as well as those that feel intimidated by the patent system. Clients whom I have aided in attaining patent protection include: Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, IBM, and many others in the tech industry, as well as independent inventors and small businesses in the area of pet supplies, boating components, medical devices, food preparation, and life-saving devices, to name a few.