Linda Lewis, Patent Attorney

Linda Lewis is a patent attorney with over three decades of experience in intellectual property law. She assists clients with patents, trademarks, and copyrights, drawing on a background that includes both scientific research and private legal practice.

Professional Background

Ms. Lewis has served as a patent attorney for over 30 years. Her career began as a research chemist at Monsanto before she pursued legal education. She entered private practice as a patent attorney in 1991. In 2011, she co-founded Creativenture Law, and in 2020, she established her current firm, Linda Lewis, Attorney at Law. She also has over eight years of experience advising entrepreneurs on business and intellectual property matters.

Areas of Practice

Linda Lewis provides legal counsel across several key intellectual property domains:

• Patents: Ms. Lewis prepares and files patent applications both in the United States and internationally. Her technical expertise encompasses chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and simple mechanical devices.
• Trademarks: Services include assessing the availability of proposed marks for registration with the USPTO, securing trademark registrations domestically and abroad, and assisting clients with maintaining their registered marks.
• Copyrights: She offers sound advice regarding copyright protection.
• Startup Guidance: Ms. Lewis advises entrepreneurs on foundational legal aspects, particularly concerning the protection of intellectual property assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Patent Application Process

For patent matters, Ms. Lewis typically begins by:

1. Evaluating the invention to determine its novelty and non-obviousness.