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Eric Karich, experienced patent and trademark attorney with 25+ years of expertise at Karich & Associates in Huntington Beach, California

A US PATENT AND TRADEMARK ATTORNEY

Helping business owners move forward with clarity, confidence, and control.

Karich & Associates has helped launch over 1000 startups. Our systems are built on Eric Karich’s 25+ years in the field of patent and trademark law, and his work as part of the Tech Coast Angels. We guide our Founder clients to funding, licensing, or product launches. We can alert you to the common pitfalls that many new product developers can fall into if they are not wary.

Mr. Karich’s work at the large LA patent firm of Lyon & Lyon, and at the International Trade Commission, has led to his ability to protect a new product, and navigate the fundraising or licensing processes. Mr. Karich has also written over 1000 patent applications, with a 90% allowance rate. Mr. Karich prepares patent applications for mechanical products, tools, consumer products, and in particular products designed by Amazon sellers. Mr. Karich also prepares applications in the field of software, and in particular artificial intelligence (AI), and downloadable apps for use on mobile devices. He has successfully protected hundreds of new products, without a single patent being invalidated in court

Every case gets the full value of his experience and dedication to achieving the best possible results. Schedule a consultation today to discover how you can leverage intellectual property for your company.

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Patent & Trademark Client Reviews

For years, we've prided ourselves on putting clients first, communicating clearly at every step, and truly listening to your goals so we can chart the clearest path to what you consider success. Hear directly from the people we've helped protect their ideas, brands, and businesses, from first-time inventors to growing companies, in their own words.

Mike Lyon - ShuBug

  • Hi, I’m Mike and I’m the CEO of ShuBug. If you’re looking for patents, trademarks, or copyrights I cannot recommend Karich and Associates anymore. I’ve worked with Eric for over 25 years now. He’s helped me with several patents, dozens of trademarks, and multiple copyrights. The team has been amazing, efficient, and fair. I highly recommend! Thank you very much.

Sam Lee - ProCutta

  • Hi, my name is Sam Lee and I'm the inventor of ProCutta, a tool designed to simplify the artificial turf seaming process. I'm here to share my experience working with Eric Karich of Karich and Associates. 

    When I began this journey, I had a lot of passion, but limited resources. I quickly realized that every inventor discovers sooner or later, you need someone in your corner who truly understands the patent process. 

    I found Eric Karich of Karich and Associates and everything changed. From day one, Eric moved my patent and trademark filings forward fast and guided me through the process. For the past several years, Karich and Associates has been more than a legal team. They've been professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly familiar with the ins and outs of the patent office. 

    If you're an inventor looking for someone dedicated, experienced, and on your side, I highly recommend Eric Karich and Karich and Associates. They helped me bring ProCutta to life, and they can help you bring your idea to the world. Tell Eric that Sam sent you from ProCutta. I wish you all the best. Thank you.


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Results That Show the Difference

At Karich & Associates, every application and strategy is backed by decades of experience, practical analysis, and results that stand up under scrutiny.

1000 Startups Launched

Mr. Eric Karich has helped launch over 1000 startups.

90% Allowance

Karich & Associates has an allowance rate of 90% for patent applications, surpassing the competition.

80+ Appeal

Our firm has an 80% appeal rate for patent applications, nearly double* the rate of our competing firms.

*Stats provided by Juristat 1/1/04-6/23/16

Eric Karich consulting with a client about patent strategy and intellectual property protection at Karich & Associates

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GUIDANCE MADE SIMPLE

What makes us different

  • A winning strategy for fundraising: We can guide you through the fundraising process, avioding common pitfalls, and make sure you have the IP protection you need to get funded.

  • Licensing: Another great way to monetize your new product is to simply license the product to an existing company. Rather than spend years building the infrastructure, you can leverage the existing strengths of industry leaders.

  • Infringement Risks mitigated: We can perform Freedom to Operate searches/opinions, clearance searches, and similar research, to make sure to avoid or mitigate expensive litigation exposure.

Meet the Team

Testimonials

  • Jeff Duncombe:

    "Thanks for your help with the patent work. When I came to you with my technology concept, I had no idea how hard it would be to get the patents written. I had a ream of prior art to review and no idea how to phrase the already technical nature of the material. You were able to elicit the key elements of the design, and develop the strategy to get the claims accepted. Thank you so much for all of your help — I really appreciate it."

  • David L. Kellogg:

    “Soniclear would have never happened without you. You are the best at what you do. You are a good man and it is my privilege to call you friend. Eric and Valerie – You’re the best! My protector, better yet, my friends. I know I’m in good hands!"

  • Karen Ponce:

    "I wanted to take a moment to thank you again for the work that you did to obtain our patent. I would like to especially note that I appreciated how you clearly and patiently addressed all the questions and concerns I had. It has been a pleasure to work with you and I look forward to more projects in the future."

  • Val Montegrande:

    ”I would recommend the Law Offices of Eric Karich to anyone requiring exceptional patent law services."

  • David Halstead, Dude Tools:

    "It has been a pleasure working with the best all these years.  Your integrity and professionalism are of the highest merit.  All our projects have been expedited and completed in record time, not sacrificing information or details, saving us time, money and anguish.  The trust in knowing that our most sensitive materials are always confidential and secure makes creating new products easier and desirable. Attention to detail,  fast turn around, great communication and service at very reasonable prices.  You're the DUDE for DUDE TOOLS."

  • Gary Lewis:

    "Eric is knowledgeable in both engineering and patent practices, and has been very helpful in obtaining U.S. Patent applications for foreign patent protection."

  • Alan E. Riley:

    "I appreciate the personal attention, solid advice, and great pricing!"

  • Michael K. Luciani:

    "Thank you for all your hard work.  It has been a pleasure getting to know you.  See you on the next one!"

  • Hank Johnson:

    "Clearly dedicated to customer service.  I look forward to working together in the years to come!"

  • Robert Morales:

    "I highly recommend Eric."

  • David E. Welch:

    "Efficient - Good Job."

  • Richard Dark:

    "I enjoy working with you."

  • Clark F. Crites:

    "I have been very satisfied with the work you have done for me."

  • Darell Musser:

    "I was impressed with Eric's office taking the initiative to check on our patents and the maintenance fees, making us aware of fees due and action needed."

  • Eric Raccosin:

    "Eric, seeing is believing!"

  • Kirk and Sherri Hoeppner:

    "Thanks Eric"

  • Vedat Aral:

    "I would like to recommend you and your team to anyone needing your service…I came across those testimonials when I was looking for help during my first patent application process. I'm glad that so many people recommend Eric and his team which made me choose them. They not only corrected my English and prepared the application, also understood the technicalities of my invention and made great suggestions. I'm writing this hoping that it will help someone else to choose them and get that great service."

  • John C. Fyke:

    "I have really enjoyed working with Karich and Associates.They are easy to work with, flexible, turns things around quickly and is thorough. I would recommend them to anyone needing professional legal advice for all Intellectual Property Needs. Karich and Associates went above and beyond all of my expectations. I now have a working product that went from an idea to a product on store shelves."

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