Chicago, Illinois–A patent gives a person the exclusive rights to articles, machines, methods, and compositions of matter, among other things. Having a patent allows the individual to make, use, and sell their innovation during a limited period of time according to specified defenses and exceptions. The reason that most people hire a Chicago patent attorney to apply for a patent is the complexity of the application process. The Patent and Trademark Office is the official governing agency who reviews applications for the patent and determines whether they meet the requirements. To accomplish this and get approval, an in-depth knowledge of the patent law and all rules that apply is required.

Attorney John Crossan, of Crossan Intellectual Property Law, has been helping businesses, institutions, and individuals with the patent process for more than 35 years. He has the knowledge, experience, and dedication to help clients that anyone needs from a Chicago patent attorney. He is more than qualified to undertake the complex process of applying for a patent. In addition, he knows the rules governing the patent process to recognize what can and cannot be patented.

Many people associate patents with new inventions. While this is true, they are also important for innovations like new technology or processes that yield improved results. Different rules apply to different situations, making the need for a Chicago patent attorney even more important. John Crossan has the experience and knowledge of patent law to assist inventors and innovators throughout the application process.

Simply obtaining a patent on an innovation does not guarantee that it is legally appropriate to cover the specific item. If an individual does manage to successfully obtain a patent, they may still be lacking the legal coverage that will protect it under the circumstances of its design or the owner’s use. Only a Chicago patent attorney with the knowledge of patent law has the expertise to address the important areas of every innovation that requires protection from a patent. No other detail matters more than a depth of knowledge of patent law.

About Crossan Intellectual Property Law, LLC

John R. Crossan is a Chicago patent attorney (http://www.crossaniplaw.com) with more than 35 years of experience working in the area of Intellectual Property (IP) Law. He has successfully worked for individuals, businesses, and organizations in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, trade secrets, and related anti-trust areas. Unlike other law firms that are very narrowly confined in the areas of expertise and services offered, Crossan has in-depth knowledge and experience of the areas defined by IP Law. He will take your case through the application, settlement and appeal phases as required and file and prosecute to issuance your application for a patent.