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How To Select a PatentLawyer
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Could
you use a little help protecting your invention?
If so, a patent
lawyer skilled in patent law is your best bet.
As you can imagine, conveying your
invention to someone who knows nothing about it will be difficult.
Therefore, it is best if you are in direct contact with your patent
attorney. You can meet in person and show the patent attorney any
prototypes or drawings you may have to help illustrate your invention.
As you can probably guess, the process will go more smoothly if you
work with a patentattorney near you. Although it can be done, a long
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How to Select a Patent Lawyer
Probably the best way to
select a patent lawyer in your city is through word of mouth.
To help find referrals (and to associate
with others who have interests similar to yours), you may want to join a
local inventors club. You can also search through the USPTO’s list of
registered patent attorneys or even just use their database to check
your potential patent attorney’s credentials.
When you are seeking out a suitable patent attorney, you need to ask
about their experience and background. Ask them what degrees they hold, the
number of years they’ve spent writing and prosecuting patents, and the
number of patents granted. Get references from previous clients and call
them to ask about their experience with the patent attorney.
Lawyers and
Lawfirms
When selecting a patent attorney, it’s also important to find someone
who specializes in the field your invention is related to. Patent attorneys
are not equal in all areas. For starters, what is their degree(s) in? This
is very important. Some patent attorneys will have a degree in engineering.
Other patent attorneys will be skilled in the field of biology, others
physics and yet others, computer science. You don’t want to take your newly
invented cell line (yes you can patent such things) to a patent attorney
with a background in electrical engineering. You would want a patent
attorney with a background in biology to help you with this type of
invention.
If you have a basic invention, going with a patent attorney with a
general mechanical engineering background will probably save you some money.
Specialized professionals usually charge more.
You want their background and your invention type to match as closely as
possible. Writing patent applications is a bit of an art. Obviously, a
patent attorney will come in handy to help you through the legalese, but
there is also a great deal of knowledge and specific technical detail that
must go along with it. This is why patent attorneys must have technical
backgrounds.
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About the Author:
Lisa A. Parmley is a Registered Patent Agent. She began
http://www.PatentLawPortal.com to serve as a directory of patent
law resources.
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