Intellectual Property Protection, Made Clear.

A Patent Lawyer LLC (APLC) is a patent law practice based in Dayton, Ohio that helps inventors, authors and businesses protect their products, services and brands through patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Led by R. William Graham, a focused, strategic approach is provided to secure and manage intellectual property with clarity and confidence.

Legal professionals in a courtroom or legal office, with a focus on a hand holding a gold scale of justice, surrounded by legal documents, a laptop, a gavel, and statues of Lady Justice.
A detailed technical illustration of a shower head showing various labeled parts.
CONTACT US
Blueprint of a cannon with detailed labeled parts, titled 'United States Patent Office', dated August 15, 1891, and inventor's name W. E. Nilson.

  • A patent is a legal tool that protects a new invention. Instead of giving you permission to make or sell your invention, a patent gives you the right to prevent others from doing so without your permission. This protection allows inventors and businesses to control how their invention is used, licensed, or commercialized.
    Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and generally last 20 years from the filing date, as long as required maintenance fees are paid. During that time, the patent holder can prevent the use the invention, license the patent to others, or take legal action for unauthorized.

  • Copyright protects original works of authorship, including literary, artistic, musical, dramatic, and other creative works—whether published or unpublished. Registering your copyright establishes legal ownership and is essential for enforcing your rights and recovering damages if your work is used without permission. Application preparation varies based on the complexity and number of filings and is handled on an hourly basis, exclusive of government fees.

  • A trademark is a word, name, logo, symbol, or design that identifies your goods or services and distinguishes them from others in the marketplace. Federal registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office helps protect your brand and prevents others from using confusingly similar marks.

See Our Services

Discover a practice that makes you feel

PROTECTED CALMER LIGHTER INFORMED FOCUSED

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, give us a call.

Call us

  • Patentability search costs can vary, as prior art includes everything known worldwide up to the date of the invention. Searches are performed on an hourly rate basis. Patent application costs depend on the complexity of the invention; for a basic utility application, preparation fees typically range from $5,000 to $7,000, exclusive of government fees. More complex and international filings are more expensive, with international costs varying by the number of countries involved.

  • A patent protects an inventions use, how it works, or how its made.

    A trademark protects your brands identity. (Logos, slogans, etc.)

    A copyright protects original creative work. (Art, music, code, etc.)

  • Trademarks typically start at $675 for one class filing, including a government fee (320+ tax).