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20 Important Questions to Ask a Patent Attorney
The most important thing for a productive meeting is to come prepared. Before meeting with your patent attorney take the necessary time to evaluate your situation and understand what you want to get out of the meeting. This article examines some typical questions you may have for your patent attorney. Write down any questions you…
Read MoreHow Much Does a Patent Lawyer Cost?
The primary role of a patent lawyer is to assist their clients with the difficult and time-consuming process of obtaining a valid patent. That, of course, costs money – but, how much money? Enough that it can be a shock to anyone not familiar with typical rates and fees. This article will examine the high…
Read MoreWhat Does a Patent Attorney Do?
The field of patent law is unique as it has additional requirements for an attorney to meet before they can represent clients as a patent attorney. This article will examine the qualifications of a patent attorney, the difference between patent attorneys and patent agents, and what a patent attorney does. What Is a Patent Attorney?…
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Patent Lawyers 20 Important Questions to Ask a Patent Attorney By Sheldon Brown | September 11, 2023 The most important thing for a productive meeting is to come prepared. Before meeting with your patent attorney take the… Read More What Does a Patent Attorney Do? By Sheldon Brown | July 20, 2023 The field of…
Read MoreHow to Patent a Tool
People have been creating new tools to make life easier since the beginning of history. Tools are mechanical inventions that allow us to leverage the laws of physics to modify our environment. A typical tool is a handheld apparatus that a person physically uses, but the term tool can encompass a wide range of inventions.…
Read MorePatent Statistics
Since its formation in 1836 the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has received over 11.6 million patent applications. In 2022, US patents are estimated to be worth just over $3 trillion. Patent statistics show how this robust industry breaks down. This guide examines facts and stats about the patent industry in the US…
Read MoreWyoming
The State of Wyoming aka “The Equality State” is located in the Western region of the U.S. and was the 44th state admitted to the union. In the 2020 calendar year 159 granted patents originated from Wyoming. This accounts for around 0.09% of granted patents that originated in the US. The population in Wyoming that…
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The State of Wisconsin aka “The Badger State” is located in the Upper Midwestern region of the U.S. and was the 30th state admitted to the union. In the 2020 calendar year 2,939 granted patents originated from Wisconsin. This accounts for around 1.6% of granted patents that originated in the US. The population in Wisconsin…
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The State of West Virginia aka “The Mountain State” is located in the Appalachian region of the U.S. and was the 35th state admitted to the union. In the 2020 calendar year 134 granted patents originated from West Virginia. This accounts for around 0.07% of granted patents that originated in the US. The population in…
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The State of Washington aka “The Evergreen State” is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. and was the 42nd state admitted to the union. In the 2020 calendar year 9,112 granted patents originated from Washington. This accounts for around 4.98% of granted patents that originated in the US. The population in Washington…
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