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Practicing Intellectual Property Law

Vander Velden Law Firm is an intellectual property practice focusing on electrical, mechanical, agricultural technology, and germplasm patent prosecution.

PRACTICE AREAS

PATENTS

A patent allows you to exclude others from making, using, and selling your invention.  Vander Velden Law Firm is experienced in drafting and prosecution of electrical, mechanical, agricultural technology, and germplasm patent applications. 

COPYRIGHTS

If you are an author, artist, or other content creator, consider a copyright.  Copyrights protect against copying of creative works, such as books, software, movies, and music. 

TRADEMARKS

A trademarks protects the words, names, or symbols that identify and distinguish your goods and services from those of your competitors.  Vander Velden Law Firm can help you register your trademark, preventing others from using a confusingly similar mark in the U.S. 

AGREEMENTS

Agreements are a necessity for every business.  If you need to have an agreement drafted or reviewed, Vander Velden Law Firm can help.

CONTACT

Melinda S. Vander Velden, M.S.E.E., J.D.
Intellectual Property Attorney, Principal
PO Box 76
Johnston, Iowa 50131
USA

melinda@vanderveldenlawfirm.com

515-864-1695