At Intellent Patents, we guide innovators and businesses through every phase of patent protection — from invention harvesting, prior art reviews and patentability assessments to patent submission, docket management and foreign filing coordination.
Intellent Patents is your one-stop resource for patent prosecution. Led by an experienced USPTO-registered agent, we help startups, established enterprises, and individual inventors protect, manage, and leverage their intellectual property assets. Our client-centric approach ensures you receive strategic guidance, transparent communication, and solutions tailored to your business goals.
Key Services and Solutions
Prior Art Review: In-depth searches and analysis to identify existing patents or publications that may affect your application strategy.
Patentability Assessment: Comprehensive evaluations of your invention’s novelty and potential scope of protection before you invest in filing.
Patent Drafting & Filing: Specialized in utility patents which protect the functional aspects and unique features of your invention and design patents, which secure the ornamental look and feel of your product or packaging.
Portfolio Planning & Docket Management: Systematic tracking of deadlines, renewals, and potential new filings to maintain a robust and organized IP portfolio.
Global Patent Coordination: Consulting with foreign practitioners and filing overseas to extend your patent rights internationally.
Prosecution & Strategy: Drafting and responding to office actions, providing strategic direction during patent examination, and ensuring alignment with your commercial objectives.
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Why Work with Intellent Patents?
We go beyond the technical aspects of patenting. We understand that key business decisions, such as securing funding or entering new markets, are pivotal to your success. Our approach is to analyze these decisions in conjunction with your patent portfolio planning. This synergy enables us to tailor your patent strategy to align perfectly with your business goals, ensuring that your patents are not just protective shields but strategic assets that enhance your market position.

Ahmed Alhafidh, dba Intellent Patents, has been a patent agent since 2013. He is based in San Jose and regularly works with inventors and companies internationally.