Patent Attorney in Omaha, Nebraska
Gretna, NE (Greater Omaha Metro) · Serving Nebraska & Nationwide · (402) 321-7532
Michael Meyer is a USPTO-registered patent attorney based in Gretna, Nebraska — in the greater Omaha metro — with a chemistry degree from the University of Nebraska Omaha and a law degree from Creighton University. He has been involved in over 400 patent matters before the USPTO, working directly with every client from initial patentability analysis through examination and grant.
Patent law is federal — the same USPTO regardless of where your attorney practices. Michael's Nebraska rates reflect local overhead, not coastal firm pricing, making professional patent representation accessible to Omaha-area inventors and businesses at every stage.
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Patent Services in Omaha and Nebraska
Michael Meyer Law provides the full range of USPTO patent services for Omaha-area inventors, startups, and established businesses:
Utility Patent Applications
Full non-provisional utility patent applications protecting the functional aspects of inventions — how something works, what it does, how it is made. Michael drafts the specification, claims, and drawings, then prosecutes through examination to grant. Attorney fees start at $4,000 for standard complexity inventions; complex chemical, pharmaceutical, and software inventions may cost $8,000–$18,000+.
Provisional Patent Applications
A provisional application establishes a priority filing date and provides Patent Pending status for 12 months at a fraction of the cost of a full utility application. Useful for inventors who want to lock in their priority date before a trade show, investor presentation, or product launch, then convert to a full non-provisional within 12 months. All-in cost approximately $2,500.
Design Patent Applications
Design patents protect the ornamental or aesthetic appearance of an article of manufacture — how something looks rather than how it works. Useful for product designs, packaging, icons, and user interface elements. Design patents typically grant in 12–18 months and last 15 years from grant with no maintenance fees. All-in cost approximately $2,300.
Prior Art Search
A comprehensive prior art search identifies existing patents, publications, and products in your technology field before you invest in a full application. Confirms whether your invention is novel, helps refine claims to avoid prior art, and informs a realistic assessment of patentability. Cost: $500. Strongly recommended before committing to a full utility patent application.
Patent Prosecution and Office Actions
Most utility patent applications receive at least one USPTO Office Action. Michael responds to novelty rejections, obviousness rejections, subject matter eligibility issues, and enablement requirements — arguing patentability, amending claims strategically, and working toward allowance. Office Action response fees: $2,000–$2,500 per response.
International Patent Protection (PCT)
A PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) application through WIPO allows you to file for patent protection in up to 150 countries through a single application, preserving your international rights for 30 months while you evaluate markets and secure funding. Michael works with international patent attorneys for country-specific national phase filings.
Trademark Registration
Federal trademark registration for business names, product names, logos, and slogans. Flat fee of $500 in attorney fees plus the $350 USPTO filing fee, total $850 for a single-class registration. Includes comprehensive clearance search (TESS, state registries, and common law) before filing. For Omaha businesses that need both patent and trademark protection, working with one attorney for both eliminates coordination costs.
Patent Infringement Analysis
Freedom-to-operate opinions evaluating whether a product or process infringes existing patents. Infringement analysis assessing whether a competitor is infringing your patent. Both are fact-specific legal analyses requiring review of the relevant claims, prosecution history, and accused products or processes.
Why Omaha Inventors Choose Michael Meyer Law
Direct Attorney Access
You work with Michael directly from initial consultation through patent grant — not through intake coordinators, junior associates, or paralegals. Every call, every Office Action response, every strategy decision involves the same attorney who drafted your application.
Nebraska Rates
National patent firms in Washington D.C., New York, and Silicon Valley charge $400–$600/hour or more. Michael's rates reflect Omaha's cost structure. The same quality of patent prosecution — same USPTO, same federal law — at a fraction of coastal firm pricing.
Chemistry Background
A BA in Chemistry from UNO means Michael understands the technical substance of chemical, pharmaceutical, materials science, agricultural biotech, and food and beverage inventions — not just the legal framework. For Omaha's significant agricultural and manufacturing sectors, this matters.
Verified Credentials
USPTO Registration No. 78,575 — verifiable at oedci.uspto.gov. Nebraska State Bar admission verifiable at nebar.com. Over 400 patent matters and 200 trademark matters before the USPTO. No unverifiable claims.
Honest Patentability Assessment
Michael provides direct advice about whether your invention is likely patentable and what type of protection makes sense — before you invest thousands of dollars. If a patent isn't the right strategy, he says so.
Full IP Under One Roof
Patent and trademark work handled by the same attorney eliminates the coordination friction and communication gaps of splitting work between different practitioners. For Omaha businesses protecting both inventions and brands, this is a practical advantage.
Technology Areas
Michael handles patent applications across all technology fields, with particular depth in chemistry-related inventions given his academic background:
Chemical & Pharmaceutical
Small molecule drugs, APIs, pharmaceutical formulations, polymorphs, prodrugs, chemical synthesis processes, analytical methods.
Agricultural Biotechnology
Crop protection, herbicide tolerance, fertilizer compositions, seed treatments, precision agriculture, food processing innovations — critical for Nebraska's agricultural economy.
Materials Science
Polymers, composites, coatings, adhesives, nanomaterials, specialty chemicals, alloys — relevant to Omaha's manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Recombinant proteins, antibodies, cell lines, diagnostic assays, fermentation processes, medical devices.
Mechanical & Manufacturing
Tools, devices, automotive components, manufacturing equipment, consumer products, HVAC systems, packaging machinery.
Software & Electronics
Software-implemented inventions, algorithms, machine learning systems, circuit designs, fintech, IoT devices — including post-Alice subject matter eligibility strategy.
Patent Costs and Pricing in Omaha
All fees discussed upfront. USPTO fees are fixed federally — the same regardless of your attorney's location.
| Service | Attorney Fee | USPTO Fee | Total (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior art search | $500 | — | $500 |
| Provisional patent application | ~$2,000 | $65–$325 | ~$2,500 |
| Non-provisional utility patent | ~$4,000 | $400–$2,000+ | ~$5,000– |
| Design patent application | ~$1,600– | $260–$1,300 | ~$2,300 |
| Office Action response | $2,000–$2,500 | — | Quoted |
| Trademark search + single-class application | $500 | $350 | $850 |
USPTO fees shown for small entity status. Micro entity status available for qualifying independent inventors (80% reduction). Fees are approximate — Michael provides a detailed estimate during your initial consultation based on your specific invention.
Serving Omaha and All of Nebraska
The Law Office of Michael Meyer is located in Gretna, Nebraska — approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Omaha in Sarpy County. Michael serves inventors and businesses throughout the greater Omaha metro and statewide:
- Omaha — Nebraska's largest city and the state's primary innovation and business hub
- Gretna — Home office location, Sarpy County
- Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Ralston — Sarpy County communities
- Elkhorn, Millard, Bennington — Western Omaha and Douglas County
- Council Bluffs, Iowa — Across the Missouri River, served remotely
- Lincoln — Nebraska's capital and home to University of Nebraska research commercialization
- Grand Island, Kearney, Norfolk, North Platte, Fremont — Statewide
Because patent prosecution is conducted before the USPTO regardless of geographic location, Michael also represents inventors and businesses across the United States. Many clients engage Michael specifically to access the quality of USPTO-registered patent attorney representation at Nebraska rates rather than paying major metro firm premiums for the same federal work.
About Michael Meyer
Michael Meyer is a USPTO-registered patent and trademark attorney (Reg. No. 78,575) with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of Nebraska Omaha and a Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law. He has been involved in over 400 patent matters and 200 trademark matters before the USPTO over more than seven years of practice in the greater Omaha area.
His chemistry background provides genuine technical depth for patent matters in chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and materials science fields — he understands the underlying science, not just the legal framework. For Nebraska's agricultural and manufacturing businesses, having an IP attorney who can engage substantively with the technical dimensions of an invention is a meaningful advantage over attorneys who work from engineering summaries alone.
Michael works directly with every client — no delegation to associates or paralegals — from initial patentability assessment through patent grant and beyond.
Verify credentials:
- USPTO Patent Attorney Registry (Reg. No. 78,575): oedci.uspto.gov
- Nebraska State Bar: nebar.com
- USPTO Patent Application Search (attorney of record: Michael Meyer): patft.uspto.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to hire a patent attorney who is based in Omaha?
No — patent and trademark law is federal, and any USPTO-registered patent attorney can represent you regardless of location. However, working with an Omaha-based attorney means local availability, Nebraska market rates, and direct access to a practitioner who understands the local business landscape. For Omaha inventors and businesses, the combination of local access and competitive pricing often makes more sense than working with a large coastal IP firm.
How much does it cost to file a patent in Omaha?
USPTO fees are fixed federally — the same regardless of where your attorney is located. At Michael Meyer Law: prior art search $500, provisional patent application approximately $2,500 all-in, non-provisional utility patent application $4,000+ depending on complexity. Design patents approximately $2,300 all-in. Michael provides a detailed cost estimate during your initial consultation based on your specific invention. See the full breakdown at How Much Does a Patent Cost?
How long does it take to get a patent?
A provisional application can be filed within a few weeks of engagement. A full utility patent typically takes 2–3 years from filing to grant, with first Office Actions arriving 12–18 months after filing. Design patents typically grant in 12–18 months. Timelines are set by the USPTO's examination queue. See the full timeline guide: How Long Does a Patent Application Take?
Can Michael Meyer help with both patents and trademarks?
Yes. Michael handles both patent prosecution and trademark registration at the USPTO. For Omaha businesses that need to protect both an invention and a brand, working with one attorney for both avoids coordination costs and communication gaps. Patent fees start at $2,500 for a provisional and $4,000+ for a utility application. Trademark flat fee is $850 total for a single-class registration.
What industries does Michael Meyer work with in Omaha?
Michael's chemistry background makes him particularly well-suited for chemical, pharmaceutical, materials science, agricultural biotechnology, and food and beverage inventions. His broader practice covers medical devices, mechanical inventions, manufacturing processes, software-implemented inventions, electronics, and consumer products. He works with individual inventors, startups, and established companies across all sectors of Nebraska's economy.
How do I verify Michael Meyer's USPTO registration?
Michael's USPTO registration (Reg. No. 78,575) can be verified at oedci.uspto.gov. His Nebraska State Bar admission can be verified at nebar.com. Both are publicly searchable and verifiable before you engage.
Ready to Protect Your Invention?
Michael Meyer is a USPTO-registered patent attorney (Reg. No. 78,575) based in the greater Omaha metro, with over 400 patent matters before the USPTO. Direct access, transparent pricing, and the technical depth to handle complex inventions.
Transparent pricing. Chemistry expertise. Omaha rates.
12073 S 203rd Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(Greater Omaha / Sarpy County)
Phone: (402) 321-7532
Contact: michaelmeyerlaw.com/contact/
The Law Office of Michael Meyer provides federal patent and trademark services. Michael Meyer is a USPTO-registered attorney (Reg. No. 78,575) licensed in Nebraska. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.