RauferPatentLaw.com — Traditional Expertise. AI-Driven Speed.

RauferPatentLaw.com — AI-powered patent law practice

30+ Years of Patent & IP Expertise

Boutique law practice delivering 30+ years of corporate and government contract experience — powered by AI for 10× faster outcomes.

30+

Years Practice

100+

Patents Filed

10×

Faster Drafting

AI-Powered Workflow

The AI Enabled Process

From your first conversation to USPTO filing — a seamless, AI-enabled process designed to protect your invention with speed and precision.

1st Inventors Meeting & Technical Discussion

We start with a deep-dive conversation to fully understand your invention — how it works, what makes it novel, and what problem it solves. This is where ideas become strategy.

Proprietary Processes

RauferPatentLaw uses proprietary processes that employ the latest AI techniques and tools to efficiently capture the essence of the invention and draft powerful applications quickly.

First Draft of Patent Application

We craft a precise, comprehensive first draft of your patent application — claims written for maximum protection, specifications built to withstand USPTO scrutiny.

Edits: Nothing Filed Until 100% Satisfaction

You review every word. We revise, refine, and collaborate until you are completely satisfied. No application leaves our office without your full approval.

File at the USPTO: You are now Patent Pending!

Your application is officially filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Congratulations — you are now Patent Pending and your invention is protected.

Practice Areas

Expertise Grid

Deep specialization across the full IP and government contracts lifecycle.

Patents

Utility and provisional patent applications. Prosecution before the USPTO with AI-accelerated claim drafting.

Utility PatentsPCT Applications

IP Consulting

Portfolio management, portfolio optimization, and consulting regarding the protection of all IP assets.

Portfolio ManagementIP StrategyConsulting

Government Contracts

FAR/DFARS guidance and Bayh-Dole IP rights for federal contractors. CRADAs, OTAs, SBIRs, and all IP issues related to government contracts.

FAR ComplianceBayh-Dole

About

Meet Your Attorney

Boutique representation with the experience of a seasoned firm.

Colin Raufer

Patent Attorney

32 Years Licensed

Licensed in New Mexico

USPTO Reg. No. 40781

Full-spectrum IP coverage— patents, copyrights, and trademarks for entrepreneurs and businesses across the US.
Engineering background from Rutgers— uniquely positioned to understand and articulate complex technical inventions.
30+ years of focused legal experience— protecting innovations in Corporate, Startup, and IP Law.
Government contracts expertise— CRADAs, OTAs, SBIRs, and all IP issues related to federal contracts.
Client-centric approach— built on trust, clear communication, and proactive pursuit of effective legal solutions.

Weekly Insights

Client Alerts

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Patent Law2026-09-07

AI Bailment Agreements: Safeguarding Hardware and Embedded Models

A Technology Bailment Agreement (TBA) governs the temporary transfer of physical possession of proprietary hardware, advanced silicon, or pre-commercial prototype equipment from the owner (bailor) to a third party (bailee) without transferring title. Unlike general Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) or software evaluations, a bailment creates a distinct legal custody relationship under common law and statutory principles. As hardware increasingly carries high-value intellectual property—including compressed AI models, neural weights, and custom ASICs—organizations must modernize their bailment practices to prevent IP leakage, reverse engineering, and costly legal delays.

Patent Law2026-09-02

The Treasury Honeypot: Why Corporate Bitcoin Reserves Demand an IOLTA-Style Fiduciary Custody Framework

As public and private operating entities increasingly accumulate Bitcoin as a strategic balance-sheet reserve, corporate governance encounters an age-old hazard: the acute temptation to raid segregated liquid reserves during periods of operational distress. In legal ethics, Attorney-Client Trust Accounts (IOLTA) represent an inviolable fiduciary line client property that cannot be borrowed, pledged, or commingled under penalty of strict liability and immediate disbarment. Corporate crypto treasuries currently lack this statutory ring-fencing. To avert catastrophic insolvencies and preserve investor confidence, regulators and boards must establish an unyielding "Digital IOLTA" fiduciary standard.

Patent Law2026-08-27

LEGAL PRACTICE & AI ETHICS

Managing Ethical Risks, Liability, and Risk Mitigation in Attorney Use of Generative AI

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Boutique Packages

Transparent Pricing

No billing surprises. Flat-fee engagements with clearly defined scope.

Startup Shield

Essential IP protection for early-stage companies.

$1,000/ Provisional Application

1 Provisional Patent Application
Priority Filing Date
30 Minute Strategy Consultation
USPTO Filing & Docketing (filing fees billed separately)
12-month Maintenance Reminder

Growth Portfolio

Comprehensive IP strategy for growing businesses.

$7,500/ Utility Application

1 Utility Patent Application
Complete Patent Eligibility Review
IP Portfolio Review & Roadmap
Unlimited Email Consultations
Priority Turnaround
Patent Pending Status

Enterprise Counsel

Dedicated IP & contracts counsel for established firms.

Custompricing

Unlimited Patent Filings
$500/hr for PTO-Registered Attorney Attention
Full Government Contract Lifecycle
In-House Counsel Integration
Attorney to Perform Some General Counsel Functions
Monthly Strategic Briefings

All engagements include a conflict-of-interest check. Prices exclude USPTO filing fees.

Free 30-Minute Consultation

Ready to Protect
Your Innovation?

Schedule a confidential consultation. We'll analyze your IP position, identify risks, and outline a strategy — at no charge.

No obligation. Completely confidential. Typically available within 48 hours.