San Diego Patent Attorneys

Why Choose Lynch LLP for Patent Services?

Based in Southern California, we understand the regional business and innovation landscape—and we’re deeply connected to the local intellectual property community. Sean Lynch, a founding partner of Lynch LLP, serves on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association (SDIPLA). This involvement keeps us at the forefront of IP developments and ensures our clients benefit from the latest insights and best practices in patent law.
Our attorneys bring more than just legal expertise—they have hands-on backgrounds in engineering and science, including fields such as mechanical design, electrical systems, and software development. This technical foundation allows us to translate complex inventions into precise, enforceable patent applications. We understand the nuances of innovation, so your ideas are protected with clarity and strength.
At Lynch LLP, we provide full service intellectual property services tailored to your business goals. From comprehensive patent searches that assess novelty and avoid infringement risks, to strategic drafting and filing with the USPTO, we manage every step of the process. Our team also handles patent prosecution, responding to office actions , and offers enforcement strategies to defend your rights. Whether you need a single patent or a full IP portfolio, we ensure your innovations are safeguarded from concept to commercialization.

We conduct comprehensive prior art searches to evaluate the novelty of your invention and identify potential conflicts. Our analysis includes patentability assessments, competitor landscape reviews, and freedom-to-operate studies to minimize infringement risks. For example, we’ve helped startups avoid costly litigation by uncovering overlapping claims early in the process.

Our team prepares high-quality, technically accurate patent applications tailored to meet USPTO requirements and withstand scrutiny. We draft claims that maximize protection while aligning with your business objectives. We’ve successfully filed patents for medical devices, software platforms, and consumer products, ensuring robust coverage for diverse technologies.

Navigating USPTO office actions can be complex. We handle amendments, arguments, examiner interviews, and appeals to overcome rejections and secure approvals efficiently. For instance, we’ve turned initial non-final rejections into granted patents through strategic claim adjustments and persuasive legal reasoning.

We help clients build long-term IP strategies that support growth and competitive advantage. This includes portfolio audits, patent mapping, and international filing strategies both with and without the PCT process. We’ve guided companies in expanding their IP footprint globally while optimizing costs and timelines.

Whether you’re in San Diego, Orange County, Riverside County or anywhere in California,

Lynch LLP is your trusted partner for intellectual property protection.