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If you are looking to file patents in the US, then the US Patent Office has resources here for you: https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/using-legal-services/p

by pwg 4y ago

If you are looking to file patents in the US, then the US Patent Office has resources here for you: https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/using-legal-services/pro-se-assistance-program https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/using-legal-services/pr... Note also that there are both "patent attorneys" and "patent agents". An agent can do everything an attorney can do as far as filing and prosecution, they just can not represent you in court trials, and agent fees are often lower than attorney's for the filing and prosecution stages of the process.

empty_array 4y ago
That USPTO link is really good. Lots of resources. I have been so focused on patent searches that I never looked for filing resources. Also, I remember such resources not being available a couple of decades ago. Thanks.
- _448 4y ago
  > I have been so focused on patent searches Okay, you just shot yourself in the foot! There is a reason a third party is used for patent legalese, because it is fraught with these types of landmines. It is advised that an innovator should not do patent searches to avoid getting into tricky situations afterwards in case someone challenges her/his patent.
  - empty_array 4y ago
    While that's generally true, something you don't have a choice. The good news is I have yet to find any issues.