The Patent Shoppe specializes in preparing, drafting, and filing U.S. patent applications (both utility and design patent applications), as well as negotiating with representatives from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the issuance of such patents (these tasks are collectively referred to as "patent prosecution"). We can also prosecute international applications in accordance with the global Patent Cooperation Treaty (known as: "PCT applications") in addition to, or in lieu of, such U.S. domestic applications.