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We like to give inventors resources that they can take and use to help create and patented inventions in a cost-effective, yet high quality manner.
Tran & Associates firm has been certified by the United Inventors Association ( www.uiausa.org )since 2010. UIA-Certification fact-checking includes:

Company
- Clear ownership structure and valid contact details
- Relevant qualifications
- One Tax ID = One Membership (no “bundling” of multiple firms & services)
- If sole proprietorship, has valid physical US address.

Service & Track Record
- Clear description of service(s) offered, if any
- Distinction between in-house and outsourced services
- Marketing claims can be substantiated
- No unresolved citations or complaints at USPTO or FTC
- 3 recent, positive inventor/client references (unpaid) who used the service

Terms & Conditions
- Appropriate IP safeguards
- No hidden fees or undisclosed revenue generated by inventor's IP
- Visible risk warnings and disclaimers
- Operate legally, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Pledge to abide by UIA standards of professionalism and ethics

Because of the free software the Tran and Associates offers and the fact that they have helped inventors that we know and trust we have decided to provide their contact information here so that you have the option of utilizing the free professional and for hire services they offer.

Here is what their clients have said about them:

“Bao is an excellent patent attorney. I think his level of work is better that that of the big name law firms and his success rate of getting filed patents through easily surpasses the big firms. I will hire him again.” BennettDubin, Managing Partner at Asset Management
“I've found Bao to be a professional, high-energy patent attorney who excels at getting patent applications approved and issued by the PTO. He has a great rapport with examiners, which helps him quickly determine which claims will be allowed without time-consuming, back-and-forth arguments with the PTO.” Richard Simoni, Partner, Asset Management


"Mr. Tran has done excellent work in help Shutterfly obtaining the issuance of more than 10 US patents. Mr. Tran is brilliant and very resourceful in a wide range of patent areas: patent prosecution, patent due diligence and risk management, and patent negotiations." Dr. Xin Wen, Director of Process Engineering and Intellectual Property - Shutterfly, Inc.

"Bao has helped me with patents and IP protection through two semiconductor startup companies; Airify Inc. and Tier Logic Inc. We have filed over seventy patents in the US, of which over forty are issued. I find Bao to be warm, generous, competent, dedicated and timely in his interactions and the work he performs. I am equally impressed with his innovative bent of mind that has led to creative patent automation software. I value and greatly appreciate his contribution to our company, and plan to continue his services moving forward.” Raminda Madurawe, Founder, President & CEO of Tier Logic Inc.



Bao Tran is a very unique individual.His ability to prepare IP applications based on complex physical properties is unmatched.I have developed several applications with Bao and his understanding of complex thermodynamic properties and his ability to delineate these technologies into clear patent submissions is without match.
Bao Tran is diligent, and is an intricate part of engineering team.I rely on Bao as my first source for direction and guidance in technology development.There has been several weekends where Bao and I are exchanging materials back and forth to get the best possible application that not only adds to the current technological portfolio but has the forward thinking details that allow for growth and protection.
Bao is relied on by our corporate executives for direct, succinct commentary and direction in dealing with our IP protection, technology envasion and corporate IP legal needs.
Bao is much more then a patent attorney, he is an integral part of our successful revolutionary technology. Boyd Bowdish, Ph.D., Director - Cryometrix


Bao is a “creative patent attorney with technical expertise in the area of system engineering and software as pertains to medical device and communications applications.” Amir Abolfathi, CEO, Sonitus Medical Inc.


“During my 35 year career I have been involved with developing numerous new products and protecting my work with patents.A colleague introduced me to Bao and recommended him as a seasoned patent attorney.I sent Bao a new invention that I wanted to have patented and was delighted by his performance.
Since then I have used Bao Tran for all of my patent work and have found him to be consistently knowledgeable,prompt,responsive,efficient, and thorough in his work products and his advice - for both US and international patents. His ‘customersupport’is, without exaggeration, extraordinary!” Duane Durbin, President IOS Technologies, Inc.

“I first worked with Bao more than 7 years ago. Since then, Bao has been my IP lawyer of preference. I worked with some other IP lawyer firms in between for other reasons (such as recommended by my investors) but I always ended up coming back to him. Once you get used to the punctuality and responsiveness of Bao, it's hard to work with anybody else.” Jesse Kim, CEO, Vapro, Inc.

"Micro Mobio is a fabless semiconductor company engaged in design of radiofor wireless communications.We have retained and Associatesas our patent agent since Nov 2002. Since then, Mr. Tranbeenin helping Micro Mobio build upIP portfolio.
Mr. Tranus withservices in advisory andofstrategy, includingand prosecuting patent applications.Withbackground in electrical engineering and patent laws, he convertsour engineers' inventionpatentsand cost-effectively. date, he and his associates have filed numerous patent applicationsus, with numerous patents granted from USPTO." W. Wang, Managing Partner, Micro Mobio, Inc.

“Bao has done an outstanding job drafting, filing and arguing the patentability of my patents. He has also been a valuable resource in finding ways to make money from the invention. His large network of business associates has made it possible for him to introduce the product and concept to potential investors and professionals who are able to take a good idea to its fullest potential. How often do you hear about a patent attorney doing PR for an invention that he filed a patent on? Although PR is not his specialty, the results he achieved were better than I would have expected.” Mike Nero, Founder and President, Naturell Inc.

“I engaged Bao for 2 patent apps, Bao was able to draft high quality patent application files within short period with appropriate, sometimes detailed technical description. His work is high quality at very reasonable cost, and Bao has demonstrated both his tech and legal skills to deal with complicated patent issues. I would engage him again for new patent apps.” Mike Mu, CEO Softroute Corporation


“Bao is very responsive and gets things done fast. He's good at grasping concepts and generating patent content.” Wesley Cheng, VP, ServicePower, Inc.



“When I was at NEC, Bao was contracted to write several of my patents. I had used previous contracted patent attorneys in the past, and Bao set a new gold standard. His skills are phenomenal. Working with Bao has been a pleasure. He was able to push multiple patents through, with low (relative to experiences with other patent attorneys) work on my part - and all with the utmost of integrity. He is able to effectively work with the patent office to help get things done right. One specific story: Bao contacted me because a patent which was filed four years earlier was being processed by the patent office (who of course tried to reject it). He recalled conversations I had had with him years earlier, and correctly described the actual intention of the invention, the details of how it worked, and quickly wrote up a detailed technical response - my job was to approve his response. I was astounded at his ability to recall so much, and to so quickly produce such an accurate document - with so little work on my part. I strongly recommend Bao for all things related to Patent work.” Dr. Eric Glover, former Researcher, NEC Research, now Classification Architect of Searchme.com

Tran and Associates
2900 Gordon Ave., Ste.100
Santa Clara, CA 95051.
Tel: 408-720-0200.
Fax: 408-735-0564.
Email: patent@tranassoc.com.
Web: www.tranassoc.com

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