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As managing partner of Foundation Patents, I am a registered patent attorney who helps creative people realize their dreams. My first love is working with inventors to craft their innovations into effective patents. I focus on comprehensive specifications, illustrative figures and broad claims that capture the genius of an invention while covering all conceivable embodiments. I enjoy the back-and-forth process of figure and claim drafting with my clients, and I make a point of always being available to help ease the process from idea to issued patent.
I received my Bachelor’s at Princeton University and completed my physics course work at San Francisco State University. I received my J.D. with Honors from the University of Oregon School of Law. At Oregon, I received a Certificate in Intellectual Property for my course work in patent infringement.
In patent prosecution, I focus on mechanical apparatus devices, chemical compositions and computer-implemented method patents. I represent businesses in patent litigation matters, copyright, trademark and trade secret infringement suits in both state and federal courts. I perform U.S. and international trademark registrations, conduct trademark searches and draft freedom-to-operate opinions. I counsel and prosecute U.S. patent and trademark applications for scientists, inventors, business people, artists and designers of all types.
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1261 Locust Street 56, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
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Posted by Tommy | September 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application
Excellent Patent Attorney
I came to Richard to place a patent filing for a device and methodology I had created. He helped me through every step and helped me and my co inventor secure our intellectual property. Since then he has masterfully helped me with every thing I could need, whether it be constructing a contract or ...
Posted by Yusuf | May 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Richard was extremely helpful with the patenting process
I can say only very positive things about Richard Salles. I contacted Richard about a product I am launching in several months. He intently listened to me describing the product, my plans with regards to protecting my IP and agreed to meet in person to see the prototype. During the in-person consulta...
Posted by Jennifer | April 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application
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From the beginning of the patent process to filing my nonprovisional utility patent application with the USPTO, Richard Salles was AMAZING! He is an awesome patent attorney. I highly recommend his services to anyone
Posted by Albert | December 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Amazing work
I’ve hired Richard a couple times over the years to protect my inventions and ideas. He has done an amazing job helping me secure my Intellectual property and I recommend him to anybody looking to protect their inventions or ideas. He has also helped me construct contracts/licensing agreements for...
"I've worked with Richard a few times, he does great work and is both very good at communicating concepts and very easy to get a hold of. I endorse him."
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2018
A+ I.T. Certification, CompTIA
1999
U. of Oregon School of Law, Certificate in Intellectual Property
2011 - 2018
Captain, United States Army, J.A.G. Corps
2004 - 2012
Attorney, Imhoff & Associates, PC
2000 - 2004
Contract Attorney, Los Angeles County Bar Association
2016 - Present
National Association of Patent PractitionersMember
Issued design Patent: https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/53/67/f6/7138bb7c77aa77/USD968510.pdf
2013
Physics
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Patents for Medical Devices
2017
2016
English
French