$ 350-350 per hour
*No longer accepting new clients except corporations with initial projects over $30k (e.g., three patent applications of average complexity).* I am a registered U.S. patent attorney, registration number 33,560 and was registered as a patent agent back in 1989. I have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering as well as a law degree, obtained in 1993, and I assist clients in security software patents, business method patents, electrical patents, mechanical patents, and trademark registrations. I also assist clients with contingency fee patent enforcement. I am admitted to the United States Supreme Court and can represent clients in any state or from any country against the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. I have had experience practicing outside the U.S. and can assist foreign clients in obtaining U.S. patents. While one of only three Electrical Engineer attorneys at my previous firm, the firm was ranked #2 in the U.S. for quality of Electrical patents.
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522 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 300, Spokane, WA, 99201
P O Box 1433, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Deepak is a great resource and a pleasure to work with.
Posted by Alain | December 14, 2010
Dee Malhotra is a top notch patent attorney. Everything he does is well researched and aimed at providing results. He is particularly knowledgeable on USPTO practice and trends. I have repeatedly called upon his excellent services to secure US patent protection for my own Canadian clients. As a cl...
Posted by Satheesh | December 6, 2010
Deepak Malhotra is an outstanding patent attorney. Being a good patent attorney fundamentally requires that the attorney has a sound technical background in combination with exceptional legal skills - Deepak Malhotra possesses both of these skills which he has demonstrated on numerous occassions whe...
Posted by Douglas | November 16, 2010
Accomplished filings that had not been accomplished with other firms and kept me well advised.
Posted by Dan | November 5, 2010
Top notch attorney with the experience required to handle every issue. His customer service and attention to the details and needs of us (his customer) are refreshing and unmatched by others.
"Deepak is my go-to intellectual property attorney. He is easy to work with, and he is very responsive. I believe he is the best in the business to send clients to for IP and Patent work."
"I endorse this lawyer as a highly experienced and very competent patent attorney, who I know has an electrical engineering degree and good familiarity with patent litigation strategies as well. He is a highly intelligent person, with a very pragmatic understanding patents and patent law, and knows how to write strong claims. My experience with him is that he thinks three and four moves ahead as he does things. I would not hesitate to refer anyone to him for a patent application with the greatest of confidence he will do an exceptional job."
"I whole heartedly endorse Deepak Malhotra. Dee’s national reputation for expertise in the field of patent, trademark, and copyright law is well deserved. I have known Dee for over ten years and during that time I have referred many clients to him. He has always rendered exemplary service. I recommend him highly and without reservation. You may refer with confidence that the representation will be of the highest caliber."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dee is an excellent patent attorney. Great attention to detail and top-notch technical capabilities."
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2018
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2011
2011 Top Patent Prosecutors, Patent Buddy
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
Certified, United States Patent and Trademark Office
2007 - Present
Patent Attorney, Founder, Malhotra Law Firm, PLLC
1994 - 2006
Patent Attorney, Shareholder (Partner), Wells St. John
1988 - 1994
Patent Agent, Patent Attorney, Michael Best & Friedrich
1987 - 1988
Patent Agent Trainee, Gowling & Henderson, Ottawa Ontario Canada
2007 - Present
Spokane County Bar Association, Intellectual Property SectionMember
1994 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Federalist SocietyMember
1987 - Present
Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersMember
Examiner Reversed, Patent Claims Allowed
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Bachelor of Science
2013
Patent Eligibility 35 USC 101
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