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Howard M. Cohn
Howard M. Cohn and Associates
21625 Chagrin Blvd.
Suite 220
Cleveland, OH 44122-5335
Phone: (216) 752-0955 | Fax: (866) 646-0113
http://www.cohnpatents.com
Your intellectual property is my responsibility.
Legal Topic
Intellectual Property
Preferred New Clients
Corporations, companies, entrepreneurs, and independent inventors.
Sub-Categories
Intellectual Property
- Copyrights
- International Intellectual Property
- Technology Licensing
- Trade Dress
- Trademarks
- Trade Secrets
- Biotech & Medical
- Business Process
- Electronics & Computer
- Internet Patents
- Mechanical
- Patent Design
- Plants
- Technology & Engineering
- Film
- Literary Arts
- Publishing
- Internet
- Media Arts
Bar Admissions
NY, Apr 1980
Bar Number: 1676600
OH, May 1992
Bar Number: 0058358
Specialty Certifications
Patent Bar Reg. No. 25.808.
Other Court Admissions
Association Memberships
Continuing Education
I attend legal education seminars on the topics of Patent Law, Trademark Law, Copyright Law, and Business Law. I always exceed the required number of education hours.
Papers and Publications
Example Cases
Over 465 patents issued in my name See http://tiny.cc/Patents.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctorate
School:
City:
Washington
State:
DC
Year:
1969
Focus and Accomplishments:
Intellectual Property and Business Law.
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
School:
City:
College Park
State:
MD
Year:
1965
Focus and Accomplishments:
Mechanical Engineering.
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
Ohio and New York
Firm Focus and History
HOWARD M. COHN and Associates is an Intellectual Property Law Firm, concentrating on patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, trade secrets, and unfair competition. We specialize in the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications in the United States and worldwide. Our technical areas of expertise include electronics and electrical systems, mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, software, medical and life sciences, design patents, and consumer products.
The firm was established in 1989. Our clients include Goodyear Tire & Rubber, NASA Glenn, IBM Corp., U.S. Army, Case Western Reserve University, Advanced Micromechanic & Automation Technology, and Flexiciser, Inc. We have numerous startup companies and provide specialized attention to each client, whether a large corporation or one of our many independent inventors.
Previous Employment Summary
I began my career as a Patent Examiner for the United States Patent and Trademark Office. I then became Associate Patent Council for General Signal Corporation. Next, I was Associate Patent Council for Olin Corporation. I joined the Intellectual Property law firm Kramer Brufsky in Connecticut and then moved to Cleveland 20 years ago when I started my own law firm.
Activities and Awards
Evaluated and built a computer simulation of the emergency ambulance system of St Louis, Missouri under a grant from the St. Louis Commission on Crime and Law Enforcement.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The more knowledge that a client has on legal issues, the better I can help them obtain the best protection or maximum value from their Intellectual Property.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am very open to reviewing documents prepared by my clients. In fact, I often do review such documents since many aspects of Intellectual Property law depend on the information presented by the client.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am happy to coach a client who wants to represent him/her self before the Patent and Trademark Office.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to be an Intellectual Property lawyer because I've always been intrigued with the ownership of new ideas. Protecting an idea, which is at first conceptual, is challenging and a serious responsibility. There is a purity in the process which I admire.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have worked with Intellectual Property for forty years. I started in the U.S. Patent Office as a Patent Examiner where my specialty was valve systems. At this point of my career I had been involved with everything from air balloons to strings for Xylophones. Every inventor that I have ever worked with has a precious attachment to their idea, whether it's the giant tires of an off the road tractor or the sequins that go on a woman's undergarment. Each idea is a new birth. I am highly sensitive to that fact.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Since I studied engineering and I love creativity, Patent Law was a natural fit for me.
What do you like best about your career?
I love the opportunity to lead, guide, and inspire my clients to use patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing for transforming their ideas into profit. I enjoy discovering and protecting valuable assets of a company that have been overlooked. Having my own practice gives me the opportunity to build a warm business relationship with my clients. My career has been particularly gratifying because I have the opportunity to work with the latest technology and my clients are the type of people I enjoy.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have a small office so all of my clients get personal attention and deal directly with me. While there are Patent Attorneys, Patent Agents and a professional engineer that are associated with the office, I have a personal involvement with each client. My administrative assistant is extremely knowledgeable about Patents and Trademarks and is sensitive to the needs of my clients.
What are your strengths and style?
My strength and style are a willingness to listen to my clients and help each client create the best possible product. I readily assist with suggestions and advice. My work procut is excellent and always on time. I encourage each client to strive for their best possible outcome.
Personal Interests:
I am a musician; I write music and play the guitar. I am a storyteller and I have two books of stories which have been published. I enjoy hiking, biking and cross country skiing. I have a wonderful family, a wife and two sons. When I get a chance, I'm a voracious reader.
Office Manager/Assistant
Esther Landau.
Fax
(866) 646-0113
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For emergency after hours, please call (216) 544-9503.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Yes, French and Hebrew.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Yes.
- Utility Patent Application $4,500 and up plus drawings and Government Filing Fee (depending on complexity of the subject matter)
- Provisional Patent Application $1,850 plus Government Filing Fee
- Design Patent Application $800 plus drawings and Government Filing Fee
- Trademark Application $800 (1 class) plus Government Filing Fee
- 15% discount for new clients that mention Nolo
Hourly Rates
$300.
Free Initial Consultation?
I offer a free fifteen minute telephone consultation. For initial consultations in my office, the charge is $125 for 1/2 hour. This is applied to the work if the client retains my services.
Typical Retainer
Most of the work I do is done on a fixed fee basis and I require payment prior to beginning the work.
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