Bring Your Invention to Life with a Patent Attorney You Can Trust
Get inventor-focused support from a USPTO-registered patent attorney who helps inventors worldwide protect their ideas with a proven step-by-step process and clear pricing.
Trusted By Startups, Small Businesses, and Inventors
Blending Engineering and Legal Expertise to Help Inventors Secure Patents in the U.S. and Internationally
Carson Patents is an inventor-owned firm led by a California-licensed and USPTO-registered patent attorney with engineering expertise, real inventor experience, and a commitment to confidentiality at every step.
Our primary focus is preparing and filing utility and design patent applications, including provisional, non-provisional, PCT, and Hague filings. Our team supports you from the very beginning through drafting new applications, managing existing ones, and handling every stage of patent prosecution.
Transparent and all-inclusive pricing designed for individual inventors and small businesses
USPTO-registered patent lawyer with global inventor support
25% discount for veterans, their families, and women-owned businesses
Strict confidentiality to safeguard your invention and privacy
Proven Results. Trusted Worldwide.
Patent Application Services for Every Type of Invention
Every invention requires the right type of protection. Our attorney-led team prepares and prosecutes utility, design, and plant patent applications, structuring each filing to secure meaningful protection and support long-term commercial strategy.
Utility Patent Applications
Protect your invention’s functional elements by filing an application designed to claim your invention’s use and how it operates.
Design Patent Applications
Secure exclusive rights to your invention through a design patent application that defends its distinctive shape, style, and aesthetic details.
Plant Patent Applications
Claim ownership of a new or improved plant variety by filing an application that highlights and protects its distinct characteristics.
The 5 Steps to Patent
Protecting your invention should not feel overwhelming or uncertain. Our five-step process gives you a structured roadmap so you always know what comes next, why it matters, and how it strengthens your chances of securing a patent.
1. Prior Art Search
Identify existing inventions similar to yours to understand how your idea fits within the current patent landscape.
2. Patentability Study
Gain a clear assessment of your invention’s potential for approval before committing to a full application.
3. Patent Application Writing
Receive a professionally prepared patent application that explains your invention clearly and supports strong, defensible claims.
4. Patent Application Filing
Submit your completed application to the appropriate patent office with all required documents and fees prepared correctly.
5. Patent Prosecution
Navigate the examination process with expert support in addressing office actions and moving your application toward a final decision.
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Patent FAQs
What is a patent?
A patent is a kind of intellectual property that provides the exclusive legal right to control the making, using, and selling of an invention for a limited period of time. In this way, a patent provides a temporary legal monopoly over a product or service. Learn more about what a patent is.
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How long does it take to get a patent issued?
Patents typically take 22-30 months to issue from the time of submission to the USPTO, though timing varies by complexity and USPTO response. Fast-track options like Track One, petitions to make special, or the Patent Prosecution Highway can reduce this to under 12 months. Learn more about how long it takes to get a patent and ways to accelerate the process.