Things to Know Before Hiring a Patent Attorney
I n order to safeguard your new innovation, idea, design or invention, you should seek to engage a Patent Attorney . It might be for an innovative piece of technology you are building, such as A . I . , Blockchain, machine learning, IoT, a mechanical product, a system, a process or a new improved tool for example. You've already spoken with an Attorney , but you weren't sure if you were getting experienced counseling and advice . IP Attorney s typically charge hourly rates that are 50% higher than those of other lawyers since they are more expensive. More experienced professional Patent Attorneys such as charge a premium in the sector. In the longer run you are better off with the extra investment because experience will dictate: a better (broader scope of) patent rights and protection, less (longer term cost and) chance of refusal of your Patent Application by the Patent Office, more widespread capture of infringements and , less headaches and inevit...