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Application preparers

  • BioTechPatent.net; Eggerton Campbell, PhD; 5284 Randolph Road; Rockville, MD 20852; 301/231-0013

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Patent Attorneys and agents

  • Dr. Shyla Shirodkar, 2 Chester Mill Court, Silver Spring, MD 20906, 301-758-6390, shylashirodkar@yahoo.com, www.miplaw.com Registered patent attorney. Practice concentrates on preparing and prosecuting chemical and related technologies.
  • Jay Spiegel, Esq.; P.O.B 444; Mt. Vernon, VA 22121; 703/619-0101 (-0110 fax); www.spiegelaw.com; Email:jayspiegel_at_aol.com; suggested by Phill Shaw & Raoul Drapeau
  • Daniel W. Sixbey; 2010 Corporate Ridge Road, Suite 600; McLean, VA 22102; 703/790-9110; suggested by Maurice Daniel.
  • Michael Bednarek; 2001 L St., NW; Washington, DC 20036; 202/955-4900; submitted by Michael Katz.
  • Jim Fegeer; 801 North Pitt Street Suite 108; Alexandria, VA 22314; submitted by Dan Kunz
  • Robert Gamson; Towson, MD 21204
  • Terry Gernstein; 1015 Salt Meadow Lane; McLean, VA 22101; 703/790-5945; suggested by Robert Lincoln, Robert Dow.
  • Robert Halper; 3118 Calverton Blvd.; Beltsville, MD 20705; 301/572-4719; suggested by George Jones.
  • Morton J. Rosenberg; 3444 Ellicott Center Drive; Suite 105; Ellicott City, MD 21043; 410/465-6678; suggested by Michael Stang.
  • Daniel W. Sixbey; Corporate Ridge Road; Suite 600; McLean, VA 22102; 703/790-9110; suggested by Maurice Daniel
  • John White; 1919 South Eads St.; Suite 401; Arlington, VA 22202; 703/521-1827; submitted by Clarice Counts.
  • Richard L. Huff; 19304 Olney Mill Road; Olney, MD 20832; 301/924-2169
  • Richard C. Irving; Harrity & Snyder L.L.P.; 11240 Waples Mill Rd; Fairfax, VA 22030; 571/ 432-0809; Fax: 571/ 432-0808.
  • David S. Taylor, Esq; Liniak Berenato & White, LLC; 6550 Rock Spring Drive; Suite 240; Bethesda, MD 20817; 301/896 0600; 301/896 0607 (fax). A member of MD & DC bars, Mr. Taylor has prepared and prosecuted patent applications covering a broad range of mechanical and chemical technologies. He also has substantial experience in foreign and international patent protection, including under the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Mr. Taylor has provided counseling on intellectual property strategy and conducted numerous infringement, validity and patentability studies.
  • Royal W. Craig law firm. "Patent attorneys with business acumen. We know the importance of market share, and that maximum market share depends on patents, trademarks and copyrights. It is our singular goal to maximize your market share by the effective use of these laws. We pledge to provide the highest quality legal representation at reasonable cost."
  • INCA member Don Kelly is CEO of IAMA, a full service patent practice. They can advise on patents, trademarks, trade secrets, business methods, IP mining & technology assessments, licensing and PCT prosecution, among other topics.
  • Parent Patent Research; 600 North Pickett St; Alexandria, VA 22304; 703/823-2024 (submitted by Alex Fraser).
  • Access Patent Group, LLC. Registered Patent Agent Thien Tran (#47,351) (Phone 703-628-3798): provide affordable & professional patent search/application prosecution services for your inventions. http://www.accesspatentgroup.com

Patent Attorneys, foreign

  • UK - David W. Gee; Farmhouse Court, Marston; NR. Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands; B76-0DW, England; 011-44-675-470621; submitted by Charles Popenoe.
  • Canada - Swabey, Ogilvy & Renault; 1981 McGill College Ave.; Suite 600; Montreal, Canada H3A-2Y3; submitted by Charles Popenoe.
  • Japan - Suzuye & Suzuye; Kasumigasewki Ube Bldg.; 3-7-2 Kasumigaseki; Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100; Japan; 011-81-33508-2140; submitted by Charles Popenoe.

Attorneys, general

  • Bernard J. Simbole; 2000 North 14th Street; Suite 250; Arlington, VA 22201; 703/522-8011; submitted by Phill Shaw.
  • Jay Myerson Esq.; 11860 Sunrise Valley Drive; Reston, VA 20191; 703/715-9600; submitted by Raoul Drapeau.

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Consultants

  • Rubber Products - Akron Rubber Development Labs.; 300 Kenmore Blvd.; Akron, OH 44301; submitted by Michael Stang.
  • Baked goods - American Institute of Baking; 1213 Bakers Way; Manhattan, KS 66502; 800/633-5137; submitted by Michael Stang.
  • Insect Control - Insect Control & Research, Inc.; 1330 Dillon Heights Ave.; Baltimore, MD 21228; 410/747-4500; submitted by Michael Stang.
  • Invention development, marketing and product design. Tom Broeski. 32 Mount View Dr.; Afton, VA 22920; 540 943-3356 Fax 540 943-4178

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Patent draftsmen

  • Northern Virginia Graphics; 4900 Leesburg Pike. Alexandria, VA 22302; 703/820-7692. Submitted by Raoul Drapeau
  • A-Ibaņez Art Design, Inc.; 200 Park Avenue; Suite 106; Falls Church, VA; 703/237-1750. Submitted by Palmer Robeson
  • Tom Broeski; 32 Mount View Dr.; Afton, VA 22920; 540 943-3356 Fax 540 943-4178.
  • EPIC Creative Services. 1075 Nalley Road; Rock Hill, SC 29732; Ph/Fax 803-366-0346. Call Michael J. Maloney. Submitted by Bob Denningham, who was very pleased with their quick service.
  • Technographics Patent Drafting Service

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Industrial designers

  • TransForm Design. Arthur Carr, President. 202/546-2611.
  • Giving Concepts Form, Inc. - Dan Gross, President. 301/869-6529. With an Industrial Design degree, a several patents and vast CAD & prototyping experience, we offer our assistance with the development of your concept. We don't want to take over your project. We just love to help.

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Industrial products: plastics

  • Accurate Plastics. Distributor of thermoset sheet, rod, tube, angles.
  • Interstate Plastics Corp. Broad range of engineering plastics.
  • Laird Plastics. National distributor of plastic rod, sheet, tube and film.
  • Microplastics. Small parts.
  • Polytech is one of the best informed and best stocked product sites for mold making materials and casting materials. You can also get some great "tips and techniques" directly from the site. You can read about and order materials directly from the site or email or call their very knowledgeable sales staff.
  • U.S. Plastics Corp. Disrtibutes sheet, rod, bottles, fittings

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Industrial products: electronics

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Industrial products: small mechanical parts

  • Seitz Corp. Gears
  • Small Parts. Parts for prototyping (fluid control, fasteners, tools, materials, drive components...). 400 page catalog available.
  • Stock Drive Products. Small mechanical parts (gears, pulleys...). Catalog not on line.
  • William M. Berg Co. Gears, pulleys, shafts...Catalog on line, but not ordering.
  • PIC Design. Small mechanical parts (gears, timing belts...)

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Industrial products: industrial supplies

  • C.H. Distributors. Containers, carts, workstations, cleaning supplies etc.
  • Global Spec. A parts search utility. Lots of comparative spec sheets.
  • Grainger. Wholesale distributor of safety equipment, motors, electrical equipment. Free big catalog, but must set up account.
  • McMaster-Carr Co has a huge inventory of almost any product you might want in hardware, tools & materials. Super-fast delivery, and great prices. Their easy-to-use catalog is on line and you can order from it. A print version is available, but only if you have an active account and nag them.
  • MSC Industrial Supply (similar to Grainger). Safety, tools, electrical, instruments...
  • Harbor Freight Tools Very cheap prices. Warehouse in Woodbridge, VA.703/494-1290

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Machine shops

  • Allied Industrial Machine Services; 1245 W. Broad St.; Falls Church, VA 22046; 703/533-8355. Jim Pennington, owner. Submitted by Raoul Drapeau
  • Action Machining; Telegraph Square Drive; Lorton, VA 22079; 703/339-7232; Jeff Drake. Available for fabrication, sheet metal and welding. (Gave presentation at INCA meeting).
  • Stephen Hitt; American Precision Tool Engineering, Inc.; 3649 Keswick Road; Baltimore, MD 21211; 410/243-1306; submitted by Franklin Evans.
  • Jensen Machining, Inc. www.jensenmfg.com 9022-C Telegraph Rd. Lorton, VA 22079; Phone 703-339-7373; submitted by Phill Shaw.

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Molders

  • Topcraft. An ISO-9002-certified regional custom plastic injection molder. Warminster, PA. Product design assistance, prototype molds and short- through full automated volume production. 800/331-4710. Contact Neil Milgram, XVP.
  • Technology Worx is an integrated management, design and manufacturing group.

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Publicity, printing, photography

  • American Institute for Research & Development; 16 Elm Street; Westfield, MA 01086; 800/582-AIRD; submitted by Mr. Chien.
  • Elza Daniel Photography; 3115 King Street; Alexandria, VA 22301; 703/931-2940; submitted by Maurice Daniel.

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Printing

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Prototypers

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Scientific supplies

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Searchers

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