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Want a Patent

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Choosing a patent professional to work with

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Want a Patent

Agent or Attorney?
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What is the Difference?

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Attorney went here

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Agent did not

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Attorney

  • Writes application
  • Answers Examiner
  • Handles contracts
  • Litigation

Agent

  • Writes application
  • Answers Examiner

Attorney

  • Patent specialist?
  • $$$

Agent

  • Patent Specialist!
  • $$
  • Sensitive to future needs

Understands

technology, business, law
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Long term relationship

lasts for years