MBV Patent Attorneys

Welcome Inventors, Business Owners, New Start-Ups and other Visitors

Have questions on patents, trademarks, or copyrights? We would like to hear from you even if your project is not ready for submission. Don't risk losing intellectual property rights by delaying contact with an attorney! We have also collected information for your review about the different types of intellectual property and about the services that we offer. We invite you to contact us for a free consultation to discuss how we can help you protect your ideas and your business, whether you are an individual, a start up or an established company.

Why Our Patent Attorneys Are Right for All of Your Intellectual Property Needs

MBV is a small law firm comprised of highly experienced, registered patent serving clients throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our attorneys all have engineering degrees, are former patent examiners, and have worked in the patent field for at least 20 years. While our experience allows us to work some of the most complex projects, as a small business oursevles, we also enjoy working with individuals and small to mid-size business. We help our clients to establish and maintain appropriate, personally tailored intellectual property strategies to complement the growh of their businesses while educating clients as to the advantages and limitations of intellectual property. As part of this strategy MBV offers:

A free initial consultation to determine your needs and goals
Options clearly explained prior to any project initiation
Balanced, personalized legal strategies tailored to your business goals with consideration for your financial requirements
Specific price quotes in advance for many types of projects to avoid billing suprises after the fact
Friendly, personal one-on-one service with professional attention to detail in all matters
Located in Old Towne, Alexandria, Virginia near the U.S. Patent Office
Convenient use of e-mail, telephones and faxes to effectively confer and communicate with clients when in-person meetings are not practical
All the advantages of a small firm atmosphere, while providing the comprehensive technology and legal depth of a much larger firm

Contact Our Patent Attorneys for a Free Initial Consultation*

Robert N. Blackmon, Esq.	RNB@MBV-IP.com
James J. Merek, Esq.	JJM@MBV-IP.com
John P. Shannon, Esq.	JPS@MBV-IP.com
David H. Voorhees, Esq.	DHV@MBV-IP.com

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Merek, Blackmon &Voorhees, LLC
673 S. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.684.5633
(fax) 703.684.5637

Client Testimonial

"Mr. Blackmon took the time to discuss options and made good recommendations. He always provided estimates of the cost of work and has consistently met or been under them. I would highly recommend him for both Patent and Trademark work."
Bill Cumbie, Hampton, VA

What Services Do You Need?

"I am just getting started. How do I protect my idea? How long do I have to file a patent application?" See our "Patent Overview" or send our Free Help Desk a general question about patenting your invention."

"I have a great idea and want to know if my idea can be patented." A patent search is a great way to find out if your idea is new and patentable. Check out our Index of self-service patent search sites or contact us to set up a free initial consultation to figure the next step that is best for you.

"I am ready to file a patent application. What's next?" Our attorneys all have experience as former Patent Examiners and are ready to help you. Fill out one of our Invention Disclosure forms and contact one of our attorneys for a quote for applying for a patent, whether by filing a provisional, utility, design or PCT application

"I have already filed my own application, and I received an office action. What do I need to do to respond to the Patent Office?" Contact us to receive a quote for preparing an amendment/response to the Patent Office on your application or conducting an in-person interview with the Examiner to discuss your invention.

"My patent application was published ("Pre-Grant Publication"), and now someone is interested in buying or licensing my invention. What are my options for selling my patent or getting royalties for licensing?" We can help with your continuing legal needs from preparing a license to litigation to assignment. Our attorneys are ready to help you negotiate continuing needs for your invention.

"Where do I look for companies to manufacture my invention or to sell my idea to?" A good place to start is the Thomas Register database of manufacturers and suppliers.

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"I need to protect my company name? Can I reserve a name/ trademark for our product? How do I apply for a trademark or servicemark?" Want to know if someone else is using the name you use or want to use for your company or product? Need to protect your trademark or service mark? A trademark search or trademark application are typical ways to start the process towards protecting your valuable investment in a logo, slogan or business name. Contact our attorneys to find out about these and other trademark services.

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"I need to protect my software, work of art, sound recording, publication, etc." Copyrights can be used to protect artistic expressions from sound recording to sculptures to books to building designs to computer programs. Our attorneys can help you protect your intellectual property rights in your works. Contact us to find out if your works are eligible for protection.

"Will I own software or other works that I hire someone else to create?" Our attorneys can help you protect intellectual property rights in your works whether they are created by you or by someone else. Avoid confusion over "works for hire" by contacting us before you engage/contract someone so that your rights can be protected.
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Merek, Blackmon & Voorhees provides a free, limited initial consultation. This consultation will introduce the firm, will help MBV determine your current standing or situation and may begin discussion of a broad plan for meeting your goals. The meeting typically includes an estimation of costs to proceed with a particular project or an explanation of how a project will be billed. It will usually be necessary to continue with a fee-based meeting to prepare complete legal advice for a particular situation or to initiate any legal project, should you decide to hire MBV. You will be advised prior to any fees accruing and the basis for any such fee or cost.

LEGAL DISCAIMER
This website is not intended to create, and does not create, an attorney-client relationship between you and Merek, Blackmon & Voorhees, LLC. You should not rely or act on any information on this website. Any information MBV has provided on this website or has provided to you in responses to general "help desk" inquiries or to frequently asked questions, etc., or in blogs, tweets, streaming videos, how-to videos, etc. prior to your being accepted in writing as a client of MBV should be considered as being for general informational purposes only. Any such information contained is not legal advice or a substitute for seeking legal counsel for a particular issue or matter. You should contact an authorized attorney or other counsel to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.

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