Underwood and Associates Patent Law Office
Trusted Patent Counsel for Inventors and Businesses. Innovative Protection, Affordable Excellence.
Welcome to Underwood & Associates, a distinguished patent law firm located in northwest Illinois. Located near the metropolitan areas of Chicago and Milwaukee, we offer unparalleled access to affordable, full-service patent expertise. Since our inception in 2007, our mission has always been straightforward: to empower our clients with superior patent protection.
Whether you’re seeking to protect a groundbreaking discovery, a modest improvement or a new design, we treat every project with meticulous attention, personalized service, and respect for your budget. We have a genuine interest in helping you achieve your goals.
Leveraging easy-to-use videoconferencing and secure electronic document management, we seamlessly represent clients in the United States locally and throughout the world, from solo inventors to large corporations. Our dedication to excellence in patent law, cost-effectiveness, and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our 5-Star Google rating.
Expertise Across the Patent Spectrum
We draft and prosecute utility (provisional and non-provisional) and design patent applications in both domestic and international patent offices. Our expertise spans a wide range of fields, such as mechanical and medical devices, software, aviation, physics, chemistry, and more, making us the go-to patent practitioners for solo inventors and companies alike. Whether you’re looking to protect your latest invention or navigate the complexities of the patent process, our team is equipped with the knowledge and tools to support your goals. You can read more about our practice areas here.
Tailored Patent Strategy
We understand that each client has unique intellectual property objectives and budgets. Whether you’re curious about how much a patent costs, seeking a patent practitioner with expertise in your field, or in need of strategic advice on protecting your invention, we invite you to contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation where we will answer your questions to the best of our ability. Underwood & Associates is here to guide you through every step of the patent process with professionalism and care.
Our Focus: High Quality, Affordable Patent Protection
Underwood & Associates practices exclusively in the area of patents. From patent searches to domestic and international patent preparation and prosecution, we are focused entirely on maximizing your intellectual property rights through patents.
From Simple to Complex Inventions
We enjoy representing clients’ interests in a wide range of diverse backgrounds. We have particular expertise, however, in the fields of: mechanics and mechanical engineering, medical devices, lasers, optics, spectroscopy, physics, nanotechnology, software, chemistry, aviation, and inventions for first-responders, e.g., firefighters, police, EMS, and rescue personnel.
Domestic and International Patent Services
We provide a range of patent-related services for our clients, such as drafting and prosecuting patent applications, performing prior art (patentability) searches, and providing general patent counsel. We keep costs down by providing clients only services and personnel that they need to accomplish their objectives in an a la carte-style business model.