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San Antonio Patent Lawyer

Your invention is your competitive advantage. We make sure it stays yours.
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Common stressors when you need patent protection help

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A new idea or invention you know is valuable, but unprotected.

Confusion about provisional vs. non-provisional patents.

Competitors racing to file first or copy your work.

Complex USPTO requirements that feel like another language.

Worry that years of work could vanish without legal protection.

how we work
to protect you

Our difference: We combine legal precision with strategic business focus, 

because a patent is only as strong as the market it protects.

Let’s Start Day 1
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Day 1

Free consultation and technical review of your invention.

Days 2–7

Prior art search and patentability opinion.

Week 2-4

Drafting and filing of provisional or non-provisional application.

Month 2–6

Communication with USPTO, responding to office actions.

Month 6-12

Refinements, continuations, or appeals as needed.

Beyond registration

Ongoing enforcement and licensing support.

  • Conduct thorough prior art searches.
  • Draft strong patent applications that anticipate USPTO scrutiny.
  • Handle office actions, appeals, and re-exams.
  • Protect inventions through licensing and enforcement.
  • Guide inventors and businesses on patent portfolios.
  • Align patents with long-term business goals.

HOW WE CAN HELP

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Why Michael Volk
takes patent cases
personally

An invention without protection is an opportunity for someone else. My job is to make sure your hard work pays off, for you.

Michael brings strategic clarity to a technical process. He understands that patents aren’t just paperwork, they’re business leverage.

What it looks like
when we win.

Michael explained every step. We got the patent and the peace of mind.

D.B., Verified Client

Engineering firm invention | San Antonio

  • Competitors filing similar applications.
  • Patent issued, enforcement action preserved market share.

FAQ’s

Patent Q&A FOR inventors &
business owners

01 What’s the difference between a provisional and a non-provisional patent?

A provisional holds your place for 12 months, while a non-provisional begins the full examination process.

Yes—David and Frank lead virtual mediations for civil, family, and real estate disputes. If you’re a lawyer seeking experienced, no-nonsense mediators, we’ve got you covered.

Costs vary by invention complexity, but we provide clear, upfront pricing.

You can amend, appeal, or refile. A patent lawyer helps improve your chances.
Costs vary by invention complexity, but we provide clear, upfront pricing.

Don’t let your

invention

slip away

A strong patent protects more than ideas, it protects your future. Michael Volk will secure your rights and keep competitors out of your lane.

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