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Joshua David Mertzlufft

Joshua David Mertzlufft

Patent Attorney Serving Clients Nationwide
  • Intellectual Property, Patents
  • New York, United States Patent & Trademark Office
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Biography

Joshua is an experienced patent attorney and counselor who leads Stake to provide top-of-class client service. With an applied physics background, Joshua has experience working with clients innovating in electronics, optics, software, physics, and more.

Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
Patents
Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free 15-Minute Intro Call: https://start.stake.law
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
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United States Patent & Trademark Office
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
SUNY Buffalo Law School
J.D. (2018) | Law
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Activities: Editor-in-Chief, Buffalo Law Review
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Houghton College
B.S. (2013) | Applied Physics
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Professional Associations
Bar Association of Erie County
Member
Current
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New York Intellectual Property Law Association
Member
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New York State Bar Association
Member
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Speaking Engagements
Blockchain and Patents
Certifications
Registered Patent Attorney
United States Patent & Trademark Office
Websites & Blogs
Website
www.stake.law
Legal Answers
12 Questions Answered
Q. Have idea to enhance an existing product for existing business. What kind of atty to draft protection, more than a NDA.
A: Beyond an NDA, you could talk to a patent attorney to discuss possible patent protection. In an initial conversation, you can discuss whether your idea is a good candidate for a patent application.
Q. If an inventor signs over all rights to his invention to a corporation, Is the corporation required to have an attorney
A: Hello! Yes, if the corporation is to be the “Applicant” on a U.S. patent application, the patent application has to be signed by a registered patent attorney or a registered patent agent.



I am a registered U.S. patent attorney, however, absent a mutually-agreed, written engagement agreement between you and my firm, I am not *your* attorney, and neither the contents of this message nor receipt thereof may be construed in any way as legal advice nor to form any attorney-client relationship.
Q. I want to sue a certain individual due to him stealing my patent & putting it on the market for his own gain & profit !
A: The first step in any potential infringement action is to take a look at the product/service/method and compare it to the patent and then put a strategy together.



I am a registered U.S. patent attorney, however, absent a mutually-agreed, written engagement agreement between you and my firm, I am not *your* attorney, and neither the contents of this message nor receipt thereof may be construed in any way as legal advice nor to form any attorney-client relationship.
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