PATENTS VIII. Should I Use a Patent Attorney?
You have the right to yourself prepare, file, and prosecute a patent application. And, there are individuals who have done just that. However ....
The procedure for preparing, filing and prosecuting a patent application is complicated and requires specialized knowledge and skills. Each patent attorney has a technical background and many have engineering degrees. It may well require two to three years of experience for a patent attorney to become expert in practicing before the Patent Office and in obtaining patents. Consequently, if you elect to pursue obtaining a patent, it typically is in your best interest to consult a patent attorney.
The procedure for preparing, filing and prosecuting a patent application is complicated and requires specialized knowledge and skills. Each patent attorney has a technical background and many have engineering degrees. It may well require two to three years of experience for a patent attorney to become expert in practicing before the Patent Office and in obtaining patents. Consequently, if you elect to pursue obtaining a patent, it typically is in your best interest to consult a patent attorney.
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