Reviews

We were searching around Cincinnati for a lawyer to help us protect our physical product and technology. After receiving Vance's card 3 times, we had to reach out. Vance couldn't have been more professional. He has handled our patent and communication so clearly I do not have to spend any mental energy on it. I am so thankful that we have him going to bat for us and he truly cares in the growth of our company.

Vance is on the very short list of folks we connect our early stage entrepreneurs with when it comes to looking at patents. He understands early stage companies, explains things in a very approachable manner and is it to really help them get the most for their money.

What I admire the most about Vance is how much he has done to help early stage entrepreneurs both with IP and practical business advice. He is one of the most connected people I know and Vance is always looking for ways to make introductions and help people. His firm has now helped us file 3 patents and I look forward to working with them for many years. I highly recommend Vance and his firm.

Vance VanDrake is not only an outstanding lawyer but a trustworthy individual who possesses both character and class! As an early stage start-up we knew very little about the legal process much less how to begin to patent an idea. Vance patiently walked us through each step and exceeded our expectations. He explained both pros and cons and clearly advised us based on what was best for us, not looking to his own best interest financially. Vance has now helped us with three patents, one which has been fast-tracked through the patent process and the second quickly to follow! This is all a result of Vance's knowledge and professionalism that has earned him his reputation. He is a joy to work with and an outstanding human being!

Vance helped my company write its first patent, an important outcome. But its his process that makes him such a valuable part of our team. I met Vance through a lecture he gave to a number of entrepreneurs at the Hamilton County Business Center. His engaging style and deep knowledge of the intellectual property space were immediately evident. When I requested the opportunity to meet with him and explore a potential working relationship, he responded the same day (note: every subsequent request from Vance has been met the same day, often within an hour or two). At our first meeting, he probed the entirety of our potential submission, asking questions and providing clarifying remarks that helped us deliver materials that made the assembly of our filing much simpler. His active listening style is another clear strength. As we went through the document preparation and filing process, Vance kept me informed and asked for additional information with enough lead time to allow me to provide quality responses back. Once our initial filing was complete, Vance has continued to actively support us. He has helped us make connections to further our capital raising efforts. He has been both a guide and a sounding board to assess potential additional filings. And he has such a positive attitude -- it always makes working with him a pleasure. I cannot recommend this individual more highly. If you need an intellectual property attorney, Vance should be the first person you call.

During my career, I have worked with several patent attorneys in medical device development. While there is no question that Vance is extremely knowledgeable in the space, the thing I enjoy the most is his ability to immerse himself into a project and function as a core team member. He worked with our team to maximize the value of existing pending applications (submitted by other firms) and provided invaluable insight into how to shape new continuations and applications to achieve our “holy grail” claims strategy. I currently work for a start-up company where Vance played a crucial role in due-diligence efforts with potential investors. He explained the value of our issued IP, laid out our continuation strategy to instill confidence in our current position, and explained where the company is heading to protect our place in the market. Vance is a great asset to any company, large or small, to get top-notch IP representation.

I had 0 experience with patents or lawyers, and Vance walked me through every step of the process! As a young biomedical engineer with my first invention, Vance explained all of my options and the pros and cons of each. I recommend Vance!

Vance did amazing work on our patent, and we were able to get amazingly good claims for work that has a very strong impact on our company's IP portfolio. A consummate professional, I would refer any colleague to his practice!

Vance and his team have done great IP work for my business. I'm able to talk about my service and objectives and Vance does the rest. He's a great listener and takes the time to truly understand. Vance also has great vision which allows him to see things that need to be addressed in order to build the best possible protection.

Vance has been great being flexible and informing our early stage company through the patenting process. He has been a great asset to GWT as we have grown.

Vance is hands down, the best IP attorney in the tri-state area. What he did for me and my company was nothing short of a miracle! Up against a hard deadline, Vance was able to draft two very large US patent applications as well as two PCT applications. This was all done in two short weeks!! Eight months later we received a notification of allowance on one of our applications and are anticipating the same result on our other applications. What Vance brings to the table is a unbelievable work ethic, clear and concise communication, an ability to push his clients to think beyond their initial idea. He's a strategist, always thinking of what is going to be in the best interest of his clients moving forward. His job doesn't end there....he is a connector, a cultivator of dreams. Connecting us with an outstanding regulatory expert as well as a very successful CFO, has allowed us to move faster and more efficiently than we ever could have imagined. I would recommend Vance VanDrake III to anyone and everyone who is in need of an intellectual property attorney.

I am happy to cooperate with Vance. He always gives me and my company the best expertise and advice on the patent issues. He patiently and thoroughly answered and explained each of my endless questions. Vance, please accept my heartful thank you for your endless support.