WHAT IS A PATENT?
A patent is a limited monopoly, granted by the U.S Government, that permits the patent-holder to prevent others from making, using or selling their invention for the life (term) of the patent.
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Utility patents are used to protect processes, machines, manufacturing methods, or materials. Design patents are used to protect the ornamental appearance of articles.
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Before granting this monopoly, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examines each patent application to ensure that the invention is new and is not obvious. That is, before granting the monopoly they first make sure the invention is not already in the public domain.
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A registered patent agent can help you evaluate your invention, prepare a patent application, and navigate the application and prosecution processes.
Raven
Patents, LLC
A Patent Agency
PATENT AGENTS
Patent Agents are registered by and with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. They must pass the same patent bar exam required for patent attorneys.
Patent Agents can provide opinions on patentability, prepare and file patent applications, and prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Patent Agents cannot provide infringement opinions, draft license agreements, or help you enforce your granted patent.
ANTON E. SKAUGSET, Ph.D.
Owner
​office (at) ravenpatents.com
After graduate school, I began working as an in-house patent agent at a small biotech company in Eugene, Oregon. After seven years I moved to private practice in Portland, Oregon, joining a boutique IP law firm downtown. After nearly twenty years, ​I found an office in the suburbs and opened a solo practice.
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I have a Ph.D. in chemistry, but have worked with clients across a wide variety of other technical areas, including molecular biology, medical devices, semiconductor manufacture, printers, firearms, and commercial aircraft. I also have significant experience in US design patent practice, providing patent protection for the ornamental appearance of my clients' products.
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I have good relationships with several foreign IP firms, and have helped them obtain U.S. patents for their clients, as well as using them to file foreign applications for my own clients.
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I always strive to give my clients the best possible representation before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Member
National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP)
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Registered Practitioner -1994
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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Ph.D. Chemistry - 1992
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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B.A. Chemistry - 1987
Reed College
CONTACT
Raven Patents, LLC
My office is located just off SW Canyon Road in the Canyonwood Office Complex in West Slope, a suburb of Portland,
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Raven Patents, LLC
8835 SW Canyon Lane, Suite 402
Portland, Oregon 97225
USA
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Tel: 971-279-4066
Fax: 971-346-2411
Email: office (at) ravenpatents.com
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Raven Patents, LLC uses Protonmail for email services.
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Unfortunately, some countries block access to Protonmail servers. If you find it difficult to send me an email, try using a virtual private network (VPN) or the Tor browser.
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