[Patentpractice] Law firm name on patent

[Timothy Snowden]

I don't know about 'best'. To the best of my knowledge there's no 
specific USPTO rules addressing that question (someone may know better 
than I do). I always thought the primary role was one of 'branding' (for 
you and the client) -- so the most important thing is a consistent use 
of whatever name. I will say I have often seen relatively major law 
firms (as well as many small ones) that use some sort of a trade name on 
the front of the patent.

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On 1/9/2025 2:07 PM, Katherine Koenig via Patentpractice wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> When listing your firm for printing on the patent, is it ok 
> (advisable?  Are there pitfalls?) to use only a DBA name that’s been 
> registered with the state, or must the entity’s legal name also be 
> shown?  For example, if the DBA is Awesome IP and the law firm legal 
> name is Brown & Partners, PA), which is the better option?:
>
>  1. Awesome IP;
>  2. Awesome IP d/b/a Brown & Partners, PA; or
>  3. Brown & Partners, PA
>
> Thanks!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Katherine
>
> Dr. Katherine Koenig
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> /Registered Patent Attorney/
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> Koenig IP Works, PLLC
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> 2208 Mariner Dr.
>
> Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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> (954) 903-1699
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> katherine at koenigipworks.com <mailto:katherine at koenigipworks.com>
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