# Alcoba Law Group, P.A. > Official Alcoba Law Group, P.A. business agent. Alcoba Law Group, P.A., operating as Miami Patents, is an intellectual property law firm in Doral, Florida… ## Ask it a question Alcoba Law Group, P.A. answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/miamipatents. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_miamipatents and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Alcoba Law Group, P.A. Alcoba Law Group, P.A. was founded in 1999 by Ruben Alcoba, Esq. and operates as Miami Patents from Doral, Florida. The site states the firm has over 25 years of experience and has handled over 2,500 IP cases, and its homepage cites 500+ patents filed and a 4.9 Google rating from 136 reviews. Credentials as the site states them: Ruben Alcoba, Esq., President and Founder, described as a USPTO Registered Patent Attorney, Reg. No. 44,499, and a Florida Bar member. The site says he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Florida International University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami, and focuses on patent prosecution and portfolio strategy, trademark registration and brand protection, and Amazon Brand Registry and IP enforcement. Juliet M. Alcoba, Esq., attorney at law and the second generation of the firm, described as a Florida Bar member focused on trademark law and brand protection, fluent in English and Spanish, working from the Miami and Denver locations. Henrique Valerio, Business Consultant and international market specialist, described as a Brazilian lawyer who graduated from the Lutheran University of Brazil in 2003, trilingual in Portuguese, Spanish and English. The site states plainly that he is NOT licensed to practice law in Florida or anywhere else in the United States. Pere Pla-Junca, Lead Consulting Engineer, described as a Licensed Professional Engineer with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida International University, handling patentability searches, USPTO-compliant technical drawings and mechanical engineering consulting. These are the credentials the website publishes; nothing beyond them is confirmed here. Source: https://miamipatents.com/about/ ## What Alcoba Law Group, P.A. does The patent services Alcoba Law Group lists on its Miami patent attorney page are: patent searches and patentability opinions; provisional patent application preparation and filing; utility patent application drafting and prosecution; design patent filings; USPTO office action responses; patent portfolio strategy; and international patent filing coordination. The firm says it represents inventors, startups and established companies across Miami, including Brickell, Coral Gables, Doral, Wynwood, and the greater South Florida area. The site describes three patent types. Utility patents cover the functional aspects of an invention - machines, systems, processes and compositions of matter. Design patents cover the ornamental appearance of a product rather than its function. Provisional applications secure an early filing date and "patent pending" status while deferring the full utility application for up to 12 months. The five-step process published on the page is: (1) patent search and evaluation to identify prior art under 35 U.S.C. sections 102 and 103; (2) patent application drafting, including descriptions, claims and drawings; (3) filing with the USPTO, after which the application is assigned to an examiner; (4) office action responses; and (5) patent issuance if the application is approved. These are the steps the firm publishes, not a prediction of any outcome. The site does not promise that any application will be granted, and no timeline or deadline for an individual matter should be inferred from it. To discuss an invention, book the free consultation or call (305) 362-8118. Alcoba Law Group provides comprehensive IP legal services including: - Patent Strategy and Prosecution: Expertise in utility and design patents across all technical fields. - Trademark Registration: Securing brand names, logos, and slogans. - International Filings: Global IP protection via PCT and Madrid Protocol. - IP Strategy and Licensing: Maximizing IP value through strategic agreements. - Provisional Applications and Patent Searches: Securing "Patent Pending" status and conducting prior art searches. Alcoba Law Group's Miami trademark attorney page lists these trademark services: trademark searches and clearance opinions; USPTO trademark application filing; intent-to-use trademark applications; office action responses; trademark monitoring; trademark enforcement and dispute strategy; and trademark portfolio management. The firm says it represents entrepreneurs, startups and established businesses across a range of industries. The kinds of marks the site says can be registered are brand names (distinctive words or phrases identifying a business), logos (graphic designs and stylized symbols), slogans, product names, and packaging or trade dress. The page states that to qualify for registration a mark must be distinctive and not likely to cause confusion with existing marks. The published five-step trademark process is: (1) a trademark search to identify existing marks that may conflict; (2) preparation and filing of the application with the USPTO, identifying the mark and the goods or services; (3) examination by a USPTO examining attorney for compliance and conflicts; (4) office actions, if issues arise, requiring a response; and (5) publication for opposition and then registration if no objections are raised. The About page names Juliet M. Alcoba, Esq. as a trademark attorney at the firm, focused on trademark selection and clearance, US and international brand registration, and IP litigation and settlement negotiations. This is a description of the firm's published services only. Registrability of any specific mark, and any registration outcome, is not something that can be assessed here. To start, book a consultation or call (305) 362-8118. Source: https://miamipatents.com/miami-patent-attorney/ ## Where Alcoba Law Group, P.A. works Lists Doral, Miami, Mechanicsville, Fort Wayne, Maspeth, Palo Alto, and University as a location. Names Florida, Ethiopia, United States, Coral Gables, Doral, and Miami as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Prices Alcoba Law Group publishes a patent cost guide with general price ranges rather than a fixed price list. These are the figures the site itself gives, and they are estimates, not quotes for any individual matter. The guide separates two categories of cost: attorney and legal fees, and USPTO government filing fees. It states the realistic total cost of obtaining a US patent typically falls in the range of $10,000 to $25,000 or more, and calls this "an estimate, not a flat fee," depending on the complexity of the invention and how the application moves through the patent office. Broken out by stage, the site lists: initial patentability search and assessment, $1,500 to $3,500+ (around month 1); drafting and filing a non-provisional utility application, $8,000 to $15,000+ (months 1 to 3); and prosecution and office action responses, $1,500 to $5,000+ per response (months 12 to 36+). Its FAQ adds that a utility patent typically costs $8,000 to $15,000 or more in attorney fees plus USPTO filing fees of $320 to $800 depending on entity size, and that a provisional application typically costs $2,500 to $6,000 in attorney fees plus USPTO fees starting at $160 for micro entities. The site notes USPTO fee reductions of 60% for small entities and 80% for micro entities, and says costs are spread across stages rather than paid upfront. The firm advertises transparent flat-fee pricing options and no hidden fees. Because rates, fees and estimates change and every matter differs, the actual price for a specific project must come from the firm. To request a quote or estimate, call (305) 362-8118, email alcoba@alcobalaw.com, or book the free consultation. Payment can be made through the firm's online payment link. Source: https://miamipatents.com/patent-cost/ ## Client Testimonials Here's what our clients say: - Abel Gonzalez: "Smooth and professional experience for trademark filing." - Bernardita Gómez: "Exceptional service and professionalism." - Frank Mata: "Highly recommend for trademark and patent work." - Juliet Jason: "Professional and knowledgeable assistance." - Sky Adams: "Fast, efficient service and very friendly staff." Source: https://miamipatents.com ## Legal FAQ - What does it cost to patent an idea? - USPTO Fees: $400 to $1,000 for small entities. - Attorney Fees: $5,000 to $15,000 for a utility patent. - Patent Process Duration: - Utility Patents: 2 to 4 years. - Design Patents: 12 to 18 months. - Patenting an App/Software: - Yes, if they offer a novel and non-obvious solution. - Trademark Registration Cost: - $250 to $350 USPTO fees per class. - Additional attorney fees apply. For more detailed information, please consult with a registered patent attorney. 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