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Matthew Bycer
Bycer Law, PLC
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JD/MBA services small companies and independent inventors to seek, procure, maintain, defend, and enforce intellectual property.
Education
- James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
- J.D. | Law - IP
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- University of Arizona
- MBA | Marketing - Business Admin
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- Brown University
- B.A. | Physics & Business Economics
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- Honors: Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society
- Activities: Phi Kappa Psi Rugby, Captain
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Professional Experience
- Licensing
- University of Arizona Office of Technology Transfer
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- Extern, Hon. Chief Judge Stephen M. McNamee
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
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Speaking Engagements
- International Intellectual Property, AZ State Bar
- Intellectual Property Section
Certifications
- Registered Patent Attorney
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Awards
- Pro Bono Award
- Arizona Public Patent Program
Professional Associations
- Arizona State Bar Intellectual Property Section Executive Council
- Chairman
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Arizona
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- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
predictable fixed fees for patent prosecution
Practice Areas
- Patents
- Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Intellectual Property
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Would a US Patent only cover my rights in the US or could I use a patent cooperation treaty with a US patent to further
- A: A patent covers, and provides the right to stop someone from making, using, offering or selling patented invention within the United States. 35 U.S.C. § 271(a). Therefore, if any substantial portion of the action occurs in the US, your US patent should provide a right to sue. It becomes more complicated if only a portion of the invention is made/sold in the US. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) opens an opportunity to obtain further rights in foreign jurisdictions. For instance, if your product or process is made in one foreign country and exported to another, you would require a patent in at least one of those foreign jurisdictions to enforce your rights.
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