Patent Prosecution Legal Services

The contract seeks comprehensive legal services focused on patent prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, covering the full lifecycle of patent applications from initial drafting through filing and prosecution. This includes the preparation of patent specifications and claims, submission of applications, and active management of all communications with the USPTO, particularly the timely and effective response to office actions, rejections, and other substantive requirements. The scope also involves ensuring ongoing compliance with procedural and regulatory standards to maintain patent pending status and secure issuance of granted patents. The contract is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 541110, which classifies legal services, and is issued by the state of Montana. The solicitation was posted on June 17, 2026, with responses due by July 1, 2026. No specific place of performance or point of contact is provided, and there is no set-aside designation indicated. Interested parties should submit proposals through the designated online portal linked in the solicitation. All work must be performed in accordance with USPTO guidelines and legal best practices to ensure robust patent protection for the contracting party’s intellectual property.