Massachusetts Patent Attorney
If you’re searching for a Patent Attorney in Massachusetts, we can help. Our Massachusetts Patent Attorneys specialize in providing Patent Searching, Patent Preparation, Patent Prosecution, Patent Licensing, Trademark Applications, and also Copyright Registrations for innovators, business owners, and also smaller businesses needing a Patent Attorney in Massachusetts. Call us for a Free Consultation prior to implementing any decisions that might affect your Intellectual Property protection.
Extensive and Professional Technical Skills
Our Massachusetts Patent Attorneys have professional and comprehensive technical track records which empower us to collaborate with prominent engineers, researchers, medical doctors, as well as various other high-tech experts on even some of the most challenging innovations. We speak to innovators in their own language, putting them at ease and also saving time, during the process of preparing effective Patent Applications.
Business Skill Applied to Your Patent Process
We take the time to understand your company objectives to ensure our professional services successfully assist you to reach your goals. We teach our clients about all available solutions, which helps our clients to make the best decisions for great outcomes. When producing your Patent Application, our Massachusetts Patent Attorneys apply marketing writing skills to prepare a document you can utilize to bring in investors and also negotiate licensing agreements.
Big Law Firm Know-how Available on a Small-sized Business Budget
We serve the entire State of Massachusetts, and our clients receive premium patent work and representation at a competitive price. Without the overhead of over-priced downtown office space, our Patent Attorneys in Massachusetts can offer senior-level, individual professional service for those small-scale clients that large Massachusetts Patent Law Firms overlook.
Do I Need a Local Massachusetts Patent Attorney?
Pick the Right Patent Attorney for YOU:
One That Concentrates On Inventors, Start-Ups, and Small Companies
Since Patent Law is based on Federal Law, businesses and innovators in Massachusetts can hire any US Patent Attorney, no matter where the Patent Attorney completes the work. Additionally, since Patent Attorneys have a range of capabilities and specialty areas, it makes good sense to look past your local area in Massachusetts to find the best fit. Since locally found Patent Attorneys in Massachusetts are frequently specialized to serve the larger businesses in the area, people and small-sized businesses in Massachusetts oftentimes do not get the best professional service from a local Massachusetts Patent Attorney.
By comparison, our Patent Attorneys help individuals, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small-sized businesses nationally, providing services more individualized and tailored to the requirements of smaller clients than normally offered by a Patent Attorney in Massachusetts. Rather than maintain a network of local business offices, which would add significant overhead, we are extremely proficient at working remotely with clients all over Massachusetts, applying modern technology to improve communication and be more reachable than a Patent Attorney in Massachusetts.
Patent Attorneys are Federally Licensed — You’re Not Restricted to Only Massachusetts Patent Attorneys
All Patent Attorneys must pass the United States Patent Bar Exam. Actually, when preparing a Patent Application, state law is not involved. Just knowledge and experience applying the Federal Patent Laws, Rules, and Regulations concerning Patent Preparation are needed to write a successful Patent Application. A Patent Attorney from any US State can prepare patent applications for Massachusetts inventors and companies.
You Don’t Need a Local Massachusetts Patent Attorney — You Need the Best Fit
- You need a patent attorney that understands how to enhance the business value of your patent.
- You need a patent attorney who serves entrepreneurial innovators.
- You need a patent attorney that is accessible nights and Saturdays and Sundays to answer your inquiries on the phone without sending an invoice.
- You need a patent attorney with predictable flat prices.
- You need a patent attorney that can help you market your innovation, bringing it From Your Mind to the Marketplace®.
- You need a patent attorney with fantastic Reviews.
Notable Patents from Massachusetts Inventors
Alexander Graham Bell – Salem, MA
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, and revolutionized communication as we know it. A few days after he was granted his telephone patent, he made the first-ever telephone call to his assistant, Thomas Watson, uttering the now-famous phrase: “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.”
Helen Blanchard – Boston, MA
Inventor of the zig-zag sewing machine, Helen Blanchard’s improvements to the sewing machine allowed for the growth of the commercial sewing industry. Twenty-two of her twenty-eight patented inventions were installed in large factories.
John J. Loud – Weymouth, MA
John J. Loud, lawyer and inventor, was frustrated that fountain pens could not write on rougher materials like wood and leather, and he invented the ballpoint pen as a solution.
Milton Bradley – Springfield, MA
Milton Bradley invented the popular board game The Game of Life, with the game’s board mirroring the ups and downs of his own career. By 1861, he’d sold 45,000 copies of the game and was bundling it into a popular game pack for Civil War soldiers.
Percy Spencer – West Newton, MA
The microwave oven, a standard of the modern kitchen, was famously invented by accident. Percy Spencer was working on a radar magnetron when he noticed that a candy bar in his pocket had melted. The next year, the first commercial microwave oven was released, weighing almost 750 pounds and costing more than $2,000.
Earl Tupper – Upton, MA
In 1946, chemist Earl Tupper developed lightweight, durable plastic containers for food storage. He was inspired by the seal on paint cans to create the airtight seal on his Tupperware containers. Potential customers often didn’t understand how the containers worked and needed demonstrations, leading to direct-marketing “Tupperware parties.”
King C. Gillette – Brookline, MA
King C. Gillette invented the first disposable razor out of frustration at his dull shaving razor, which needed professional sharpening. Realizing that the only important part of the razor was the sharp tip, he patented Gillette’s safety razor with disposable blades in 1901 and changed the industry forever.
Feng Zhang – Cambridge, MA
CRISPR-Cas9 is a gene editing tool first developed at UC Berkeley to modify single-celled organisms, then improved at Harvard and MIT to work on multi-celled organisms. Today, CRISPR gene modification is used to modify crops and livestock, as well as to treat human patients with ailments such as leukemia.
Dan Bricklin – Newton Highlands, MA
Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston invented VisiCalc, the precursor to modern digital spreadsheets like Excel. At that time, patents for software inventions were infrequently granted, and a Massachusetts Patent Attorney advised them not to apply. In 1981, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Diamond v. Diehr changed the likelihood of receiving patents on software inventions, but too late to to protect Visicalc. They could only patent improvements to their spreadsheet software.
More Patents filed by Massachusetts Patent Attorneys
Loring Coes – Springfield, MA
The 1841 Loring Coes patent for the “monkey wrench” was the basis for monkey wrenches manufactured for the next century. This new screw wrench could be used and adjusted with one hand, instead of two.
Edwin Land – Cambridge, MA
Edwin Land, father of instant photography and founder of Polaroid, had 535 patents in his name, making him the third most prolific U.S. inventor. In 1943, his three-year-old daughter asked him why she couldn’t see a photo he had taken of her right away. Inspired, Land invented a camera that instantly printed photographs the moment they were captured. The Polaroid Land Camera Model 95 was first sold in 1948.
Amar Bose – Wayland, MA
As a student at MIT, Amar Bose learned that 80% of the sound heard by a person in a concert hall is indirect (bounced off the ceiling and walls) rather than direct from stage to ear. In 1968, Bose applied this concept to his 901® Direct/Reflecting® speaker system invention: one of the first stereo loudspeakers to utilize the space around them. Bose’s 901® speakers remained an industry standard for 25 years.
Massachusetts Patent Facts
#3 State for Most Inventions Per Capita Over the Past Fifty Years
With 3 patented inventions per 1,000 people, Massachusetts ranks #3 out of all states for most inventions per capita. Which means Massachusetts Patent Attorneys are some of the busiest in the country. The most prolific Massachusetts inventors were individuals, followed by storage hardware firm EMC Corp and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Massachusetts Universities Rank #2, #8, and #37 for Most Issued Patents
For the 2018 ranking of the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ranked #2 for issued U.S. patents, Harvard ranked #8 for issued U.S. patents, and the University of Massachusetts ranked #37.
Researchers at MIT Filed 439 Patents in 2021
A leading global research university, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology attracts some of the most brilliant young minds to its Cambridge, MA campus. Last year, researchers at MIT filed 439 patents and 25 companies formed using the school’s intellectual property.
Massachusetts Ranks #1 for the Highest Percentage of Women Patent Practitioners
Considering all US Patent & Trademark Office registrations, Massachusetts is the most gender-diverse state, with 30.4% women practicing as Massachusetts Patent Attorneys. Nationally, women only make up 21.8% of USPTO registered attorneys and agents.
Invent New England is One of the Oldest Inventor Clubs in the US
Founded in 1977, Invent New England (INE) is one of the oldest inventor clubs in the United States. Veteran and novice inventors with a common interest in helping each other turn ideas into reality meet for guidance, support and education related to licensing, intellectual property, prototyping, product development and marketing.
We Help Clients Get Patents in Massachusetts
Western Massachusetts
- Springfield
- Chicopee
- Pittsfield
- Westfield
- Holyoke
- Amherst
- Northampton
- Agawam
- West Springfield
- Ludlow
- Amherst Center
- Greenfield
- South Hadley
- Easthampton
- Longmeadow
- East Longmeadow
- Belchertown
- Wilbraham
- North Adams
- Palmer
- Ware
- Southwick
- Monson
- Adams
- Montague
- Williamstown
Central Massachusetts
- Worcester
- Leominster
- Fitchburg
- Shrewsbury
- Milford
- Gardner
- Westborough
- Grafton
- Holden
- Southbridge
- Webster
- Auburn
- Northbridge
- Northborough
- Oxford
- Clinton
- Millbury
- Uxbridge
- Charlton
- Spencer
- Lunenburg
- Southborough
- Sturbridge
- Sutton
- Douglas
- Harvard
North of Boston
- Lowell
- Lawrence
- Framingham
- Haverhill
- Methuen
- Billerica
- Marlborough
- Chelmsford
- Andover
- Natick
- Dracut
- Gloucester
- Tewksbury
- North Andover
- Melrose
- Danvers
- Belmont
- Reading
- Burlington
- Westford
- Acton
- Winchester
- Concord
- Sudbury
South of Boston
- New Bedford
- Brockton
- Fall River
- Plymouth
- Taunton
- Attleboro
- Dartmouth
- Randolph
- Franklin
- Needham
- Wellesley
- Marshfield
- Walpole
- Canton
- Scituate
- Sharon
- Duxbury
- Westwood
- Dover
Boston Metro
- Boston
- Cambridge
- Quincy
- Lynn
- Newton
- Somerville
- Waltham
- Malden
- Brookline
- Medford
- Weymouth
- Revere
- Peabody
- Arlington
- Salem
- Everett
- Beverly
- Woburn
- Braintree
- Chelsea
- Watertown
- Lexington
- Milton
- Saugus
- Wakefield
- Dedham
- Chestnut Hill
- Marblehead
- Hingham
Cape Cod & the Islands
- Barnstable
- Falmouth
- Yarmouth
- Sandwich
- Bourne
- Dennis
- Nantucket
- Mashpee
- Harwich
- Chatham
- Oak Bluffs
- Edgartown
You Don’t Need a Local Massachusetts Patent Attorney.
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WHAT OUR MASSACHUSETTS CLIENTS ARE SAYING
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Harry Selker, MD, PhD
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It was both productive and a pleasure to work with Russ.
Russ is an excellent IP lawyer. He gets the technology bits, rolls out the IP approach, and finally leads and delivers the finished product. It was both productive and a pleasure to work with him.
Arman Garakani
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My CIMA that Joe Carlen wrote up for me is hands down the best part of my invention process.
My CIMA that Joe Carlen wrote up for me is hands down the best part of my invention process. Never in a million years could I have believed the insight this report gave to me in terms of the Market, my invention, the potential growth, and who to target specifically in terms of potential licensing options. Everyone who is serious about their invention needs to do this. End of story.
Mike Glowacki
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Sleeping well at night knowing your patent is bullet proof is worth much more than you will ever spend with Russ.
If you are looking for a patent attorney who will not only do a fantastic and thorough job, but will educate you along the way, then I suggest that you call Russ Weinzimmer immediately.
Russ was willing to speak with me several times at length about my needs and concerns before he even asked for a penny. By explaining the entire process up front, I not only avoided surprises, but more importantly, I knew in my heart that I was spending my money wisely. Sleeping well at night knowing your patent is bullet proof is worth much more than you will ever spend with Russ. ... Read More
Before you say a word to anyone about your invention, give Russ a call so he can walk you through the process. And more importantly, he will inform you on what not to do before you have patent protection!
Justin Turvey
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It is remarkable to see how they transform your descriptions into the final patent application and claims. The wordsmithing involved was truly a work of art.
I’d like to take the opportunity to thank Russ and his team for their efforts to get my patent allowed by the USPTO.
Seeking a patent is no easy task, and is not for the faint of heart. However, if you do indeed want to file for a patent, I can think of no better attorney to recommend than Russ. Over the course of the past two or more years of this endeavor, and since day one, he has been surprisingly available to answer all my questions. He educated me on how the process works, guided me on how I could put forth my best disclosure. I kept in touch with him as my original concept and prototypes evolved into their final embodiment. He has been there for me all the way, and in more ways than I can count. ... Read More
As I said, filing for a patent is a unique experience, to say the least, with no guarantees of success. To paraphrase an analogy we had discussed; it’s like climbing up a tall mountain. There will be times in the process when you, as the inventor, may feel as if you are on the edge of a chasm, about to plunge to your doom. I know this feeling personally, as I reached that point myself somewhere along my journey. It was truly scary for me. To tell the truth, I got pretty freaked out. Yet Russ, and his team, were totally there for me! They calmly talked me through it, discussed strategies, got me off that precipice, got me back on the trail, and onwards and upwards we went.
You should be aware that filing for a patent will require a lot of work and effort by you, the inventor. You can’t just vaguely describe some “amazing gizmo” in broad strokes and expect a patent attorney to magically take it the rest of the way. It is a team effort. However, if you know what it is that you are innovating, and can accurately convey this description to Russ and his team, it is remarkable to see how they transform your descriptions into the final patent application and claims. The wordsmithing involved was truly a work of art. If you put in your best effort, they certainly will hold up their end of the bargain as well.
What else can I say? Russ it an extremely knowledgeable attorney. He’s easy to talk to. I have an extremely high level of confidence in him, and recommend him most highly.
Craig First
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William Silver
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Russ was crucial in filing several US Patents on my behalf.
To whom it may concern, Russ and I worked closely over a period of several years. He was crucial in filing several US Patents on my behalf. His technical background was extremely helpful in understanding/modifying and enhancing my patent ideas. It was a joy to work with Russ on many levels.
Joe Scola
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Mike has successfully drafted and negotiated technology licensing agreements.
I’ve known Mike professionally for over 20 years as a colleague and as a client. Mike has proven extremely valuable to both my technical and sales teams. He has successfully drafted and negotiated technology licensing agreements and helped establish an aggressive IP protection program including resolution of competitive IP threats. His diverse background in business development, finance, and legal has been very helpful in solving difficult problems and closing complex commercial deals with customers.
Mitch Tyson
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Mike has helped us navigate complex IP and licensing issues, providing a business strategy perspective.
Mike has helped us navigate complex IP and licensing issues, providing a business strategy perspective, helping to optimize our spend on legal services, and facilitating negotiations with other parties. He provides a unique combination of legal savvy and business practicality that continues to help us find creative solutions to a range of intellectual property and contract issues.
Josh Epstein
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Russ's technical abilities are superior, and his legal knowledge is substantial.
Russ is a terrific patent attorney with a tremendous experience set. Having worked closely with him in his role as Chief Patent Counsel at the highly respected Cognex Corporation, I was highly impressed with his abilities as a patent practitioner. His technical abilities are superior, and his legal knowledge is substantial. He receives my highest recommendation.
Bill Loginov
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Mike has managed several major litigations with an extraordinary track record of success.
I have worked with Mike Steir over the past eight years on several different projects for several different clients. Mike is a shrewd business advisor and creative problem solver who has demonstrated, time and time again, his value and effectiveness for his clients in negotiations and business encounters with other companies on matters both amicable and adversarial in nature. In one of his job assignments, Mike was primarily responsible for the growth of the patent holdings of an industry-leading company from a handful of patents to hundreds. He has managed several major litigations, overseeing the activities of both in-house personnel and outside counsel in the cases, with an extraordinary track record of success. In short, I would not hesitate to recommend Mike as a business consultant to any of my clients.
Tom O’Konski
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Mike is the consummate negotiator who will optimize results for his clients in the shortest time possible.
Mike has the rare ability to tackle novel and complex situations from a legal, financial and business perspective and to quickly formulate, implement and execute winning strategies. Mike is the consummate negotiator who will optimize results for his clients in the shortest time possible. His breadth of business, contractual and drafting expertise, most especially in the high tech arena, qualify him to effectively deal with a broad range of contracts and transactional issues.
Mike Steir manages litigation with an incredibly unique combination of a sharp analytical mind like that of a well-seasoned attorney, a deep understanding and appreciation for corporate objectives like that of a business executive and an uncanny ability to read his opponent in formulating successful litigation strategy. It’s hard to find someone like Mike who possesses such a tenacious litigation approach while maintaining the highest ethical standards. He is remarkable at taking full advantage of his side’s strengths and exploiting his adversary’s vulnerabilities. If you’re fighting any kind of litigation – or the threat of it – Mike Steir is definitely someone you want on your side.
Peter Bielski
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Russ' questions gave me ideas that led to three new academic papers.
Russ' questions about the mathematical center of my antenna gave me ideas that led to three new academic papers. Russ is at the PhD level.Carey Rappaport
ARTICLES
Book Recommendations for Inventors
Book recommendations for inventors who are looking to patent protect and commercialize their invention. Learn how to become an entrepreneur.
Includes books from the Strategic Patent Law Team:
The Everything Inventions & Patents Book
–Consulting Attorney Russ Weinzimmer
Incorporate & Get Rich!
–Cheri S. Hill
A Brief History of Entrepreneurship: The Pioneers, Profiteers, and Racketeers Who Shaped Our World
–Joe Carlen
The Einstein of Money: The Life and Timeless Financial Wisdom of Benjamin Graham
–Joe Carlen
From Lifeguard to Sun King: The Man Behind the Banana Boat Success Story
–Joe Carlen
Patent Lawyers: How to Choose the Right Patent Attorney
interview with Russ Weinzimmer:
Learning how to write a patent application takes years of working as an apprentice with experienced patent lawyers and requires legal and technical knowledge, plus the ability to explain all of that in a clear, concise manner that can withstand attack from some of the smartest patent attorneys in the country if the patent becomes litigated.
Inventors Successfully Patent and Market Invention: the Pad Soleil™ Story
Pad Soleil™ products are attractively-designed, foam-filled polyester armrest pads that prevent burning one’s arms on metal patio furniture in the hot sun.
The inventors’ first step: patent protect their invention. Russ Weinzimmer himself completed a successful Patent Application that eventually issued as a U.S. Design Patent. After that, Invention Market Analyst Joe Carlen created the Commercialization Plan and drafted a Professional Outreach Letter the inventors used to approach major retail outlets.
Now, Pad Soleil™ is being sold in Bed Bath & Beyond® stores across the country, in the Better Homes & Garden catalog, and on the Wayfair website.
The Cheri Hill Show Radio Interview: Trademarks
The Cheri Hill Show invited expert Russ Weinzimmer to discuss trademarks and how they can help your business. A trademark is one of the most important business assets that a company will ever own, because it identifies and distinguishes the company and its products or services in the marketplace from its competitors. Therefore, it is good practice for all business owners to take sufficient action to protect and enforce valuable trademarks.
