Jerry K. Joseph

In my search for a patent attorney I spoke with a number of candidates. Jerry stood out to me as the one individual who would put me, and my needs first. Jerry was very responsive to my inquiries, responding by the end of that day. When I called he returned the call, if I emailed, he responded in ...kind. If he was unclear of what I was asking in an email, he took the time to call to make certain he understood what I was asking or trying to convey to him, so that he could relate, or seek out the most up to date and pertinent information. He started with a thorough patent search. After a few days he sent me his report indicating some similar product properties he found. After discussions related to the differences he agreed that they were significant enough to move forward. Jerry will not just take you on as a client and take your money unless he feels he can be successful in helping you to attain your goals. Jerry then proceeded to draft a 'Provisional Patent Application' for me. Once he drafted an application that was more thorough than necessary for a provisional he sent me the draft for my approval. We clarified some points, and he explained that the extra considerations included, covered future possibilities that would prevent another individual from coming behind me and making minor changes and weakening my patent. Jerry could have just taken what I had developed wrote it up and left it at that. Instead, Jerry took the initiative to think ahead and strengthen my patent, present it to me, and explain how it would benefit me in the future. I doubt I could find another attorney in this area that would take the extra time and forethought to assure my success. Jerry's fees are less than other attorneys I researched. In conclusion Jerry offers a level of service that far surpasses those other firms that probably have the work done by assistants and interns. Jerry leaves his fingerprints on his service. He is personable, comprehensive, responsive and affordable. I will always return to Jerry for my 'intellectual property' needs, and would highly recommend him to anyone who wants their best chance at being successful.

Jerry helped us file for and receive a federally-registered trademark from the USPTO. We came in with some ideas, and Jerry took the time to explain options that would make the mark broader and protect our brand. It was our first time going through this kind of application, and he was able to handl...e examiner's comments and get the trademark issued. If I need any other Intellectual Property representation, we would hire Jerry again without pause. Jerry is also very personable, listens and always responds. Even with the number of clients he has, you never feel like you are just a number.

Jerry worked tirelessly to help me with a very difficult patent application that another attorney had mishandled. He was very good about keeping me informed and helping me with strategy. In the end I made a business decision not to proceed further because the USPTO was simply making things too diffic...ult for us, but certainly wasn't due to a lack of effort on his part! I recommended him to another inventor who was also very pleased with his work. I look forward to working with him again!