United Patent Research

In addition to offering patent application services, United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) in Olney, Maryland, has developed a complete set of development services to assist inventors in advancing new products. Started in 2007 by President Patrick Ralston, United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) has successfully worked with home maintenance and biotechnology products, sporting equipment, electronics, auto accessories, toys, and many other product categories.

United Patent Research’s (formally known as United Patent Resources) customizable idea development strategy consists of five steps. In the first stage, United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) assists its clients to refine their ideas and make them marketable. United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) employs experts in biotechnology, engineering, physics, and several other disciplines to provide impartial, informed, third-party advice to inventors. Subsequent to any functionality modifications or revisions, United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) provides its clients with advice on how to design the product for maximum marketability.

After a potential product has been developed, United Patent Research’s (formally known as United Patent Resources) assigned patent attorneys can be utilized to file most kinds of U.S. and international patent applications. Patent attorneys working with United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) conduct thorough patent research to provide legal opinions on patentability before filing applications for utility or design patents. Patent attorneys working with United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) can also file China and EU patents and trademark applications.

Subsequent to an invention attaining patent pending status, United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) assists its clients in approaching potential manufacturers. Graphic designers and technical writers at United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) develop tailored, professional marketing materials, and United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) presents its clients’ products to manufacturers, both directly and at industry trade shows. United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) attends trade shows on behalf of clients at least four times a year.

Once a client has connected with an interested manufacturer, United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) refers the client to Universal Licensing, LLC, an affiliated company with experience in negotiating royalty agreements for new products. Universal Licensing has successfully placed over 100 products with manufacturers in a wide range of industries.

Throughout this process, United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) ensures the confidentiality of its clients’ ideas through comprehensive confidentiality agreements and other legal safeguards. As such, United Patent Research (formally known as United Patent Resources) has built a reputation as a source of expertise for inventors attempting to market their ideas.