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Free 15 Min Consultation

A free, no-obligation 15 minutes for us to get acquainted before any money changes hands.

Bring your project — an invention, a brand, an office action, a dispute, whatever's on your plate — and I'll listen, ask questions, and give you a straight answer on whether I'm the right attorney for what you need. If we're a good fit, we'll walk through pricing, how engagements work, and exactly what it looks like to bring me on. If I'm not the right person, I'll tell you, and I'll point you toward someone better suited where I can.

This call is about fit — not legal advice. If you need me to actually review documents and solve a problem, the paid Working Session is built for that. But if you're just trying to figure out whether to hire me at all, this is where we start.
SCHEDULE FREE 15 MIN CONSULTATION

Working Session ($500 for 1 hour)

This is a working hour — not a sales pitch. Bring whatever you have: invention disclosures, draft claims, office actions, competitor patents, trademark questions, license drafts, or just a problem you've been trying to think through. Send the documents ahead so that we can work on them as soon as the hour starts.

During the hour I'll read what you've sent, run any searches we need on the spot, and give you direct, practical advice on your IP situation.

The goal is to give you the best bang for your buck. If your issue is something we can fully resolve in an hour, we'll resolve it. If it's larger than that, you'll walk away with a much deeper understanding of where you stand, the real risks and options, and a clear plan for what to do next. You won't regret it.

SCHEDULE WORKING SESSION

By going through the initial consultation, you will receive an explanation of how the patent laws apply to your situation and clarity about your next steps.

During the initial consultation, we discuss your matter in depth. You can also ask questions you may have regarding your patent matter. Most consultations last about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

We cover patent fundamentals which help you to think through the patent issues and understand the next steps that we will develop during the consultation. The patent fundamentals are extensively covered in my book Navigating the Patent System (Available at Amazon). The patent fundamentals include:

At the end of the consultation, we cover any last remaining questions and develop the next steps plan.

My approach to client counseling is to:

Provide you with a layperson’s explanation of the patent process;
Provide you with clear next steps that you should take; and
Show you the value that I provide to the process.

The information I provide to you will empower you to make better decisions. When you understand the reasons that you need to take certain steps, then you are more likely to take those steps. In my experience, an informed client makes for a happier client and better decisions matched to your vision and values.

Decision makers: Preferably, all decision makers should be at the meeting either in person or via a teleconference.
Documents: Print out all documents.
Invention: Be prepared to show me your invention.
Prior Art: Be prepared to show me how others (e.g., prior art documents) have been solving the problem that your invention solves.
Bring any documents and things that you feel is necessary for my understanding of your situation and/or invention.

Thank you for considering me to assist you in your patent matter. Please contact me at (949) 433-0900 to schedule your initial consultation.

James Yang
Patent Attorney