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At Goldstein Patent Law, we’re on a mission to connect, protect, and educate. We exist to help you protect your valuable idea, with a custom legal strategy. This has driven us for nearly 30 years — making us a national leader in patent law.
30+
years in practice
Author of the American Bar
Association’s official patent guide.
30+
years focused on
intellectual property law
10K+
inventors and
entrepreneurs advised
2K
patents obtained
100%
flat‑fee billing, no
hourly surprises
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For over 30 years we’ve been partners to entrepreneurs, founders, and experienced inventors who care about doing IP right the first time, and want a strategic advisor, not a form‑filler.
For over 30 years we’ve been partners to entrepreneurs, founders, and experienced inventors who care about doing IP right the first time, and want a strategic advisor, not a form‑filler.
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For over 30 years we’ve been partners to entrepreneurs, founders, and experienced inventors who care about doing IP right the first time, and want a strategic advisor, not a form‑filler.
For over 30 years we’ve been partners to entrepreneurs, founders, and experienced inventors who care about doing IP right the first time, and want a strategic advisor, not a form‑filler.
Testimonials
“Rich Goldstein saved us from costly IP missteps
by clearly explaining what was worth protecting and what wasn’t. I always knew exactly what we were doing and why.”
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– Alex T.
“Working with Goldstein IP changed how we think about IP.
Rich doesn’t just file patents, he helps us use them strategically in investor and licensing conversations.”
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– Jamie L.
“After bouncing between a few firms, partnering with Rich
was a different experience entirely. Flat fees, clear communication, and real business insight behind every recommendation.”
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– Morgan S.
With over 10,000 patent attorneys in the US, only 1 was asked to write the book on how to obtain a patent.
The American Bar Association — the world’s largest organization of lawyers — asked Goldstein Patent Law founder Rich Goldstein to write their consumer guide on obtaining a patent.
The American Bar Association — the world’s largest organization of lawyers — asked Goldstein Patent Law founder Rich Goldstein to write their consumer guide on obtaining a patent.
Finally a book that walks you through the patent process in plain English!
— Frank Kern, Entrepreneur and Internet Marketing Expert
In the US, a patent is a property right granted by the government. It gives the patentee the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling the patented invention in the US for a period of time.
The average time it will take to get a patent is 22-30 months from the date you file your patent application. This time frame will range depending on the type of patent you are seeking and the level of complexity behind your patent.
Read more about the patent process, and how you can help ensure it goes smoothly.
Generally, the typical cost for a patent will range between $1,000 and $20,000.
This range of thousands of dollars hinges on how much you decide to do yourself, how many claims you want to claim within your patent application, and the extent to which you utilize a patent attorney. Note that the bottom of the range is only possible if you entirely manage the process yourself and only need to pay Patent Office fees.
Read more about patent costs and what factors most determine how much you will spend.
No, you do not need a model or prototype to file for a patent application. But you do need to have enough information to explain your invention to someone who is capable of making it, such as a manufacturer.
That said, prototypes can be very useful. Find out more about how prototypes can benefit your patent process.
“Patent pending” means that you have a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office for your invention.
Read more about what “patent pending” means and how it could impact your idea.
Unfortunately, algorithms on their own cannot be patented because they are considered an “abstract idea.” However, you can patent the software process underlying your algorithm.
Read more about how you can protect the software process behind your valuable idea.
A poor man’s patent is a myth that entails writing a description of your invention and then mailing it to yourself. This postmarked envelope supposedly acts to create the date of your invention as the date this written description was postmarked. This is a false protection with legal foundation.
Read more about how the “poor man’s patent” myth came to be and what constitutes true legal protection under US patent law.
While that can vary depending on circumstances surrounding your particular trademark, the whole process typically takes about a year to complete.
Read more about the trademark process and how to position yourself for success.
Find Out Exactly What Protection You Actually Need
In a free 15‑minute IP strategy call, we’ll:
- Review where you are in your business and product roadmap.
- Identify what should be protected now, what can wait, & what may not need protection at all.
- Outline clear next steps and flat‑fee options, if moving forward makes sense.
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