I recently filmed this short (<5 min.) video for LegalRiver on the steps for getting a patent. In this part I address the first two steps, having a patentability search report and opinion prepared and deciding what type of application to file. In the next video, I discuss the last two steps, preparing and filing your application and getting your application through the examination process at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Steps For Getting A Patent – Part I from Legal River on Vimeo.
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Where can I find a discount patent agent with flat rate fees that includes free searching for the flat rate? I don’t want to haggle and need to begin marketing quickly.
John,
These days, many patent attorneys and agents have flat rate fees. There are a lot of good resources on the Internet (such as the National Association of Patent Practitioners) for finding a patent agent or attorney, but I do not know if any explicitly break out which ones offer flat fees. I do offer flat fees myself, you can get more information by clicking on the “Hyra IP” graphic in the upper-right corner.