When people create unique inventions or develop unique ideas for inventions then they will often want to get a patent on that idea. A patent is a legal document that will protect your invention and prevent it from getting stolen or used by someone else. Many people will decide to get patents on their inventions. However, in order to get a patent you will need to be prepared to spend some money. If you work with a larger corporation, these fees will not be an issue. However, if you are working independently then this can be rather costly as there are several fees that you will need to pay to the US Patent Office when applying for a patent.
In order to make sure that you don't waste your time and money with the application process only to be denied a patent, you will need to hire a patent attorney. A patent attorney will help a person navigate through the patent process which is notoriously long and difficult to make sure that everything is handled properly and that they have the best chance possible for getting the patent that they need. Even though hiring a patent attorney means more fees a patent attorney can be the difference between you having your patent approved or denied. However, before you meet with a patent attorney, it is important to make sure you know how to make the most from the meetings that you have with your patent attorney to make sure you are getting the most from your interactions with this legal professional.
You are paying an attorney by the hour so make sure you ask as many questions as possible. Since you are paying this person for their time you should never shy away from questions. It is a great idea to have a list of questions that you will want to ask with you so that you can get through them as quickly as possible and so you won't waste any time during your meeting.
You should bring a folder of information with you covering nearly every thing possible you can think of that would pertain to your invention. This includes things like the name and description of the invention. You should also be prepared with answers to common questions that an attorney will ask you. This will include things such as how you came up with the idea and where you came up with it at. You should also know if any other party currently has a license on the invention or if part of the invention has been published online or in a magazine. You should also have information about any place that they invention has been sold or is currently being offered for sale. Having this information is important and will help you make the most of every minute of the meeting.
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