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"I almost lost my invention
to a competitor.
Eric saved it."

Jeff Duncombe, Inventor · 4 Patents Filed and Approved

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Top Patent Firm
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Top Patent Firm
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Top Patent Firm
2014
Top Patent Firm
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The clock is already running
The moment you share your idea publicly — a pitch, a demo, a post — a 12-month countdown begins. After that window closes, your rights may be gone permanently.
DIY filing is a trap most attorneys won't warn you about
One wrong claim, one missed disclosure — and your patent is either rejected or approved so narrowly a competitor can walk right through it.
Most patent attorneys have never built a business
Eric has worked with 1,000+ founders. He understands product timelines, investor pressure, and why speed matters. Most attorneys don't.
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53 founders submitted this month. Join 1,000+ inventors who trusted Eric with their most important asset.
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"All 4 of my patents refused, then approved. Eric never gave up."
Jeff Duncombe · Inventor
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"Registered exactly as I needed it. He just gets it."
Charise O'Connell · Design Patent
★★★★★
"Two years, always responsive. Felt seamless."
Paul Saunders · Entrepreneur
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Why Eric Karich

He Has Done This 1,000 Times.
Most Attorneys Have Not Done It Once.

Most patent attorneys understand law. Eric understands startups. That difference has saved hundreds of founders from mistakes that cannot be undone.

1

He fought 4 rejected patents to full approval

Every one of Jeff Duncombe's 4 applications was initially refused. Eric fought every rejection until every patent was approved. Most attorneys stop at the first no.

2

He speaks founder, not legalese

No jargon. No intimidating billing. Eric explains exactly what your idea qualifies for, what strategy makes sense, and what it will cost — on the first call.

3

He responds. Every time.

Mentioned in every single review Eric has received. In an industry known for slow responses, Eric is the exception. Always reachable. Always clear.

4

Nationally recognized five times over two decades

Top Patent Firm in 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2014. Top Trademark Firm in 2014. Independent national recognitions spanning 20 years of consistent work.

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Eric Karich
USPTO Patent Attorney · EmpowerIP™

Over 20 years helping startup founders, inventors, and entrepreneurs secure their intellectual property. Eric represents clients before the USPTO, Federal Court, and International IP offices. He doesn't operate like a typical law firm.

1,000+Startups Served
20+Years Practice
5National Awards
5★Google Rating
Top Patent 2005
Top Patent 2007
Top Patent 2009
Top Patent 2014
Top Trademark 2014
Recognized Excellence

Nationally Recognized.
Year After Year.

Five national recognitions across two decades. Not every firm earns one. Eric has earned five.

2005
Top Patent Firm
National Recognition
2007
Top Patent Firm
National Recognition
2009
Top Patent Firm
National Recognition
2014
Top Patent Firm
National Recognition
2014
Top Trademark Firm
National Recognition

Not every firm earns one. Eric has earned five. This is the standard applied to every application.

What Clients Say

Real Inventors. Real Patents. Real Words.

No staging. No scripts. These are the people whose ideas are now protected.

★★★★★
4 Patents Refused Then Approved

"I had 4 patent applications and every single one was initially refused by the USPTO. Eric fought for every one of them. Every single one was eventually approved. His persistence and knowledge are genuinely unmatched."

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Jeff Duncombe
Inventor · 4 Patents Filed and Approved
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Design Patent Registered

"My design patent was registered exactly as I needed it. Eric understood my vision from the very first conversation and made the whole process feel completely manageable."

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Charise O'Connell
Design Patent Client
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2-Year Application, Seamless

"Eric handled my application for over two years with complete professionalism. Always responsive, always clear. What I expected to be stressful felt seamless."

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Paul Saunders
2-Year Patent Application
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Guided Through USPTO Delays

"The process had unexpected complications. Eric guided me through every one of them without missing a beat. Calm, knowledgeable, and completely on top of everything."

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Charles Dete
Trademark Client
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Multi-Year IP Partnership

"I've worked with Eric for years across patents, trademarks, and licensing. He's not just my attorney, he's my IP partner. I wouldn't trust anyone else."

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Al Giazzon
Multi-Year Client
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International IP Portfolio

"Working with Eric from the UK was completely smooth. He understood our international IP needs from day one and built a portfolio that protects us in every market."

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David Treacey
Patent + International Licensing
How It Works

Simple. Transparent. Fast.

No legal jargon. No hidden steps. A clear path from unprotected idea to secured IP.

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Submit Your Free Assessment

Fill out the form above. Tell Eric about your idea. His team reviews every submission personally — no bots, no automated responses.

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Receive Your Strategy

Eric responds within 24 hours with a clear assessment of what's protectable, what strategy makes sense, and what it will cost. No surprises.

3

File. Protect. Win.

Eric handles everything from application to USPTO approval. You keep building. He keeps protecting.

Before You Get Started

The Questions Founders Ask Most

I've been sitting on my idea for months. Is it already too late?
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It depends on whether you've shared it publicly. If you have, the 12-month countdown is running and you need to act now. Submit your assessment today and Eric will tell you exactly where you stand.
I filed a provisional patent myself online. Am I protected?
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Maybe. Provisional patents are only as strong as what's written in them. If the claims are too narrow, a competitor can design around your protection. Eric reviews DIY provisionals regularly and finds critical gaps the filer didn't know existed.
My idea is early stage. Do I need a patent right now?
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Sooner is almost always better. A provisional patent application can lock in your filing date today for a fraction of the cost of a full patent — giving you 12 months to develop with legal protection already in place.
What does a patent actually cost?
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Eric gives you a fully transparent cost breakdown in his response — no estimates, no surprises. The cost of proper patent protection is almost always a fraction of what it costs to lose your idea to a competitor.
What if the USPTO rejects my application?
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A rejection is not the end — it is the beginning of a negotiation. Eric has successfully reversed rejections that other attorneys gave up on. His client Jeff Duncombe had all 4 applications refused. Eric fought every one. Every one was approved.
Do I need to be in the US to work with Eric?
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No. Eric works with inventors in the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Europe, and Asia. If your product will be sold in the US market, US patent protection is critical regardless of where you are located.
Your Idea Deserves Protection

1,000 founders protected.
You could be next.

Submit your free assessment today. Eric's team reviews every submission personally and responds within 24 hours. No commitment. No legal fees. Just honest answers about your idea.

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