#1Shawn D Nines (West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals)
Serves this area from WV
Patent Attorneys & Agents in Barbour County, WV
The top-ranked patent attorneys and agents serving Barbour County, WV are Shawn D Nines (West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals), Michael T Smith (Steptoe and Johnson PLLC) and Melvin Claude Snyder III (Mel Snyder, Attorney at Law). We list 4 patent attorneys and agents serving Barbour County, WV. 4 of the providers shown match an active record from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, checked on the date shown. Rankings follow our published methodology; sponsored placements never change rank.
Patent Attorneys & Agents serving Barbour County, WV. 4 providers, 4 of the top 4 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 4 ranked patent attorneys and agents for Barbour County
| # | Provider | Verified records | Based in | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shawn D Nines (West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals) | Registered to practice before the USPTO in patent matters#55499 | WV | (304) 265-3474 |
| 2 | Michael T Smith (Steptoe and Johnson PLLC) | Registered to practice before the USPTO in patent matters#47099 | Clarksburg, WV (22 mi) | (304) 624-8000 |
| 3 | Melvin Claude Snyder III (Mel Snyder, Attorney at Law) | Registered to practice before the USPTO in patent matters#33456 | WV | (304) 329-1885 |
| 4 | Kendal M Sheets (Sheets Law PLLC) | Registered to practice before the USPTO in patent matters#47077 | WV | (703) 489-8937 |
#2Michael T Smith (Steptoe and Johnson PLLC)
Serves this area from Clarksburg, WV (22 mi)#3Melvin Claude Snyder III (Mel Snyder, Attorney at Law)
Serves this area from WV#4Kendal M Sheets (Sheets Law PLLC)
Serves this area from WV
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Frequently asked questions
How many patent attorneys and agents serve Barbour County?
We list 4 patent attorneys and agents serving Barbour County, WV: 0 based there and 4 serving it from nearby. 4 of the top 4 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which patent attorneys and agents serve Barbour County?
The top-ranked patent attorneys and agents serving Barbour County, WV are Shawn D Nines (West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals), Michael T Smith (Steptoe and Johnson PLLC), Melvin Claude Snyder III (Mel Snyder, Attorney at Law) and Kendal M Sheets (Sheets Law PLLC). The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which patent attorneys and agents serving Barbour County are verified against official records?
4 of the top 4 match an active official record: Shawn D Nines (West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals) (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office), Michael T Smith (Steptoe and Johnson PLLC) (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office), Melvin Claude Snyder III (Mel Snyder, Attorney at Law) (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) and Kendal M Sheets (Sheets Law PLLC) (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office). Each badge links to the official record it matched.
How are these companies ranked?
By our published methodology: verified registrations, documented capabilities, years registered and responsiveness. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never affect rank.
What does "Verified" mean on this page?
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown; each badge links to that record. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item.
What is the difference between a patent attorney and a patent agent?
Both are registered with the USPTO to prepare and prosecute patent applications. Patent attorneys are also licensed lawyers and can handle litigation and other legal matters; agents cannot.
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