HIRING AN EXPERIENCED PATENT ATTORNEY OR GOING AT IT ALONE One of the most asked questions: “Can I file a patent application myself.” Practically, NO! You wouldn’t jump out of an airplane without a parachute and you shouldn’t file a patent application without the help of an experienced patent attorney. A patent attorney can […]
INVESTORS WANT PATENTABILITY SEARCHES Investors want a return on their capital. So when you approach investors, they want to see that you have taken the steps to protect their capital by way of a patent application. But the reality is that most patents take two to four years to issue, and so you will seek investors shortly after […]
First Time Inventor: Should I Have a Patent Attorney Conduct a Patent Search? YES. Prior to committing the time and financial resources to a patent application, it is a good idea to allow an experienced patent lawyer the time to search for and examine prior inventions that could affect your ability to obtain a patent. While the most obvious benefit of a patent search is to determine whether your invention is available for patent protection, it is far from the only benefit. I have consistently found that […]
