Carville H.

I am a registered USPTO Patent Agent and former USPTO Patent Examiner with over 4+ years of experience examining and prosecuting patents in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. I also have experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. utility patent applications in a law firm environment; which additionally includes preparing patent specifications, claims, and filing documents for submission through USPTO Patent Center. With a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland (top of class), I specialize in drafting, prosecuting, and analyzing patents in high-tech fields including autonomous vehicles, robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, consumer electronics, and mechanical systems. I have hands-on experience with patents from major innovators such as Samsung, NVIDIA, Google, Tesla, and others. In addition, I have experience contracting as a PCT Analyst where I prepared detailed analyses of international patent applications, including PCT written opinions. This experience included evaluating novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability, written support, and unity of invention under the PCT framework, providing me with practical experience in both international and US patent practice. Additionally, I have experience preparing and filing international patent applications through WIPO’s ePCT system and am familiar with the procedural requirements of the international phase under the PCT. What I offer on Upwork: High-quality patent application drafting and claim drafting (with strong focus on 35 U.S.C. § 112 compliance, antecedent basis, and enablement) Patent prosecution support and office action responses Prior art searches and patentability analyses Freedom-to-operate (FTO) opinions and landscape studies Patent portfolio strategy and management for startups and established companies Technical expertise in mechanical engineering, robotics, AI/ML systems, autonomous driving technologies, and related software/hardware inventions I help inventors, startups, and companies secure strong, defensible patent protection efficiently and cost-effectively. My USPTO examiner background gives me unique insight into what Examiners look for, helping clients avoid common pitfalls and accelerate allowance. Whether you need a full utility patent application, targeted claim amendments, or strategic IP guidance, I deliver precise, high-quality work with clear communication and fast turnaround. Ready to strengthen your intellectual property? Let's discuss your project.