Filing Patents and Resolving Trademark Disputes in Florida: Legal Guidance from MKSPC
How to File a Patent in Florida? Are you an inventor in Florida and doubting how to file a patent? First of all, you should know that U.S. patents are handled federally via the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). On the other hand, locating an experienced local firm gives you the advantage of regional knowledge and access. At MKSPC, we guide Florida inventors from concept to filing. This can help you to develop a clear invention disclosure, conduct prior art research, and draft the patent application. When all formalities are accepted, the USPTO publishes the application—usually after 18 months—and then examines it. If your claims satisfy novelty, usefulness, and nonobviousness, you’ll receive a Notice of Allowance and must pay an issue fee to have your patent granted. After issuance, you must maintain the patent by paying scheduled maintenance fees throughout its lifespan. During this entire process, having MKSPC by your side means avoiding procedural pitfalls, re...