How do I find a patent agent?
How do I find a patent agent?
A good place to start, and one of the best methods to search for patent attorneys or patent brokers, is to get on the internet and go to the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). The USPTO lists patent attorneys and brokers by state.
Is there a demand for patent agents?
Patent agents are in high demand as individuals and corporations continue to formulate new ideas and inventions. In an increasingly technology-based society, there’s an influx of inventions and the need to secure them as one’s intellectual property. Patent agents’ opportunities for career advancement are good, as well.
What is the difference between a patent agent and a patent attorney?
A patent attorney has attended law school and taken and passed an examination for registration to practice law in that state. A patent agent is not a lawyer and cannot provide any legal advice, including advice on patent licensing or patent infringement.
Can a patent agent file a trademark?
For example, a patent agent cannot provide the following legal services: Prepare a patent license; Trademark searches; Trademark applications.
What can a patent agent not do?
Unlike attorneys, patent agents are not capable of practicing law — meaning they cannot give you any legal advice, such as advice on non-disclosure agreements, trademarks, patent licensing, and patent infringement.
What are the requirements to become a patent agent?
The requirements for becoming a patent agent include completing a bachelor’s degree in one of the physical sciences or engineering fields, and becoming registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
How to find patent agents/attorneys?
Patent Attorney vs. Patent Agent.
How do you look up a patent?
Look up a patent number on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website. If you know the patent number and need information such as the inventor’s name, description of the invention and patent title, use the USPTO Patent Full Text and Image database search engine.
How do I search for patents?
Find published patent applications. In addition to searching for issued patents, you will also need to search published patent applications. Go back to the USPTO website and click the “AppFT” button under “Quick Links.”. Enter the information in the boxes just as you did for the issued patents.
