Vermont Patent Agent, LLC is a specialized intellectual property service provider offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional patent attorneys. Led by Tom Ference, a USPTO-registered patent agent with a strong engineering and entrepreneurial background, the firm focuses on helping individual inventors and small companies navigate the complex patent application process.
With 15 years of hands-on experience in engineering and product commercialization, Tom provides practical, business-minded guidance to determine whether patent protection is the right strategic choice for an invention. He works closely with clients to assess patent viability, avoid common pitfalls, and secure robust intellectual property rights, emphasizing clarity, value, and long-term protection.
Services Offered
- Patent application preparation and filing
- Patentability searches and opinions
- Guidance on patent protection strategies
- Assistance with utility and design patents
- Intellectual property rights protection
- Advice on trade secrets as an alternative to patents
- Support for independent inventors and small businesses
