Lelkes IP

US Patents

Representation before the USPTO

As a former US patent examiner, I represent clients directly before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with paralegal support. 

Examples

  • Drafting patent applications
  • Optimizing non-U.S. patent application text and figures based on US patent laws and regulations
  • Filing at the USPTO
  • Commenting on and responding to Office actions
  • Patent grant formalities, patent proofreading
  • Proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
  • Transfers of rights (i.e., assignments) and licenses

Technical strengths

Chemistry, in particular
  • polymer chemistry
  • material science
  • catalysts
  • chemical processes
  • LEDs
  • LCDs
  • sensors
  • photovoltaic technology
  • battery technology und nanotechnology
Biochemistry, in particular
  • pharmaceuticals
  • diagnostic methods
  • dietary supplements and microbiological processes
Devices and apparatus, in particular
  • medical devices
  • production apparatus
  • filtration technology
  • packaging technology

What others say

Product research leader at a company in the chemical industry

Bob is a very good patent attorney. He has a lot of creative ideas and knowledge when drafting patent applications and prosecuting them to obtain patents. He works diligently and effectively toward achieving the desired objective. He is also very skilled and patient when explaining patent concepts and sharing his experience with others. He is very

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Product research leader at a company in the chemical industry

Bob is a very good patent attorney. He has a lot of creative ideas and knowledge when drafting patent applications and prosecuting them to obtain patents. He works diligently and effectively toward achieving the desired objective. He is also very skilled and patient when explaining patent concepts and sharing his experience with others. He is very easy to work with and he always interacted with me and my colleagues in a respectful manner.

Partner and head of the intellectual property practice group of a U.S. law firm with 100+ attorneys

Bob is a proficient and effective attorney in both U.S. and EPO patent practice. He is attentive to detail, diligent, candid and interacts well with his clients and colleagues.

Partner and head of the intellectual property practice group of a U.S. law firm with 100+ attorneys

Bob is a proficient and effective attorney in both U.S. and EPO patent practice. He is attentive to detail, diligent, candid and interacts well with his clients and colleagues.

Technical leader at a company in the chemical industry

Bob worked closely with me to transform my first attempt at writing an invention disclosure into a very good patent application. Beyond drafting the application, he helped me understand what needs to go into a patent application, which encouraged me to continue the process of inventing. He is a very skilled patent attorney. I would highly recommend

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Technical leader at a company in the chemical industry

Bob worked closely with me to transform my first attempt at writing an invention disclosure into a very good patent application. Beyond drafting the application, he helped me understand what needs to go into a patent application, which encouraged me to continue the process of inventing. He is a very skilled patent attorney. I would highly recommend Bob to everyone who are looking for a patent counsel.

Chief scientist at a company in the chemical industry, winner of the U.S. national Inventor of the Year award in 1994, and member of the Plastics Hall of Fame

Robert Lelkes is an excellent patent attorney. He helped me obtained a key US patent.

Chief scientist at a company in the chemical industry, winner of the U.S. national Inventor of the Year award in 1994, and member of the Plastics Hall of Fame

Robert Lelkes is an excellent patent attorney. He helped me obtained a key US patent.

Senior partner at a mid-sized U.S. patent law firm

Bob is a highly skilled patent professional who offers the very rare combination of being licensed and able to practice in the US courts and US Patent Office as well as in the European Patent Office. Bob’s work has always been excellent, timely and cost effective. I highly recommend Bob as a patent professional.

Senior partner at a mid-sized U.S. patent law firm

Bob is a highly skilled patent professional who offers the very rare combination of being licensed and able to practice in the US courts and US Patent Office as well as in the European Patent Office. Bob’s work has always been excellent, timely and cost effective. I highly recommend Bob as a patent professional.

Additional information regarding these testimonials is available in my LinkedIn profile.