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What is the difference between a patent agent and a patent attorney?

by Clifford D. Hyra on July 8, 2008

Now that you have decided you need representation in applying for your patent, you have another important decision to make.  Who should you choose to represent you? If you have looked into this question at all, you may have come across both patent agents and patent attorneys.  If you are wondering what the difference is [...]

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Do I need a patent attorney?

by Clifford D. Hyra on July 7, 2008

So you think you need a patent, but you don’t know whether to get a patent attorney or go it alone.  This post will help you make that decision, and the next post will help you select the right representative for you, if you decide you need someone to represent you before the patent office.
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How much does a patent cost? (Part 2)

by Clifford D. Hyra on June 8, 2008

Attorney fees
In Part 1, we discussed the government fees for applying for and obtaining a patent. However, the fees charged by your patent attorney make up the bulk of the cost of most patents. Here, costs can vary widely. The graph below gives a good overview of what you can expect to spend to [...]

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How much does a patent cost? (Part 1)

by Clifford D. Hyra on June 8, 2008

Before you develop a patent strategy, you need a good idea of how much it will cost you to get a patent. There are two components that make up the total cost of acquiring and maintaining a patent: government fees, and attorney fees. Government fees are easy to calculate, while attorney fees can [...]

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Do I need a patent?

by Clifford D. Hyra on June 2, 2008

Unless specifically noted otherwise, this information relates generally to the U.S. patent system, and not necessarily to other countries.
If you already have a general understanding of patents , and you have an invention that you think you may want to patent, this post will provide you with information that will aid you in making your [...]

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What is a patent?

by Clifford D. Hyra on May 25, 2008

Unless otherwise specified, these comments apply generally to United States patents and not necessarily to patents of other countries.
Overview
So, first things first. Before you ask whether you need a patent, you should have a good idea of what exactly a patent is. What follows is a general overview. As I fill in [...]

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