The Shine in Platinum Patents

Every patent agent knows the patent laws, and the rules of engagement for prosecuting patents. The Platinum Patents benefit is two-fold: 1) knowing the pitfalls that weaken patent protection and 2) clear communication.

Platinum Patents is a branch of Patent Hawk, the patent consultancy notorious for being a patent killing machine. Patent Hawk skill in patent invalidation gives Platinum Patents clients the edge in getting enforceable patents that can withstand challenge in court.

Yes, there are other talented patent prosecutors out there, though the norm, as in any profession, is mediocrity. For those serious about their invention, "good enough" isn't good enough for patent protection, because enforcement of weak claims is problematic at best.

Many prosecutors lack extensive litigation experience. While many patent litigators begin their career in prosecution, it is rare for litigators to continue prosecuting patents. Platinum Patents brings you prosecution skill steeped in litigation expertise.

If you are still wondering about us after you've read our web sites, learn about the patent scene from our weblog, the Patent Prospector, which covers every aspect of patents. We're in that deep.

Our Clients

We are selective about whom we accept for clients, because patenting isn't a job, it's a relationship with our clientele - if you are an inventor, you don't have just one good idea.

Horror stories are legion of court cases where even inventors have trouble understanding what their patent actually claims. Not acceptable at Platinum Patents. Claim language is legalese, but if an inventor can't wrestle it to comprehension, what hope could a judge or jury have in appreciating its merit?

Patents are an exercise in literacy. We appreciate clients who are avid readers and at least passable writers. You may be as actively involved in the application process as you would like. We enjoy mentoring our clients.

Cost

In 2007, nationwide, preparing a basic patent application cost, on average, $8,548, while writing an application for relatively complex computer-related technologies cost $13,684.

Platinum Patents delivers excellence. Platinum Patents is not a cut-rate business, especially with regard to quality.

Not average, yet we cost less than average. We don't butter our clients like they are corn cobs, getting ready to roast their wallets. We know what we are doing, and work efficiently and efficaciously.

Upon acceptance of a relationship, Platinum Patents takes an initial $5,000 retainer for utility patents, $1,500 for design patents. Work is prepaid on a continuing retainer basis. We refund what we don't require.

Our rate is $160 per hour. We do what it takes: no more, no less. What we don't do is fool around. We don't have time for that.

Some prosecutors work on a fixed fee. We don't think that is to your advantage, as it requires an estimation that is going to be hedged to the prosecutor's profit. Failing that, you have a less-than-thrilled prosecutor working for you. Not good.

About Jordan Kuhn

Mr. Platinum is a former USPTO patent examiner.

Besides being a patent agent (62154), Jordan works extensively in patent litigation as part of Patent Hawk. Having such holistic experience with all aspects of patents enables Jordan to craft enforceable patents.

Jordan is a well respected author on the Patent Prospector weblog, one of the most widely read patent blogs.

Jordan resides a mile high in downtown Denver, Colorado.

About Gary Odom

Gary Odom, aka Patent Hawk, is a pro se prosecutor of his own inventions. Gary has patents in several different computer technologies. As co-founder of Platinum Patents, Gary helps optimize patent potential for clients.

Gary founded Patent Hawk in 2001, a boutique consultancy offering a wide range of patent services.

Gary enjoys an urban lifestyle in the Pearl, downtown Portland, Oregon.