What is the best patent to put on a product made by a middle school student?

We had to do a project in one of our classes and it was a really big hit. My partner and I would like to get a patent placed on our product and try to sell it, but we aren’t sure what kind of patent would be best for it. If you want to answer [...]

What qualifications do I look for when searching for a good patent lawyer?

What makes one patent lawyer better than the next? Also how should I expect to be billed? Do I pay by the hour for being consulted or am I paying only for the work that he would commit towards my application? Thanks

Patent law?

Considering it as a career…currently a PhD student. Any advice on what the best law schools are to attend specificially for patent law? Where in the US are there the best opportunities for patent lawyers?
I specifically pursued a PhD with this career (or scientific consulting) in mind. I am a driven person, [...]

Andrea Evans Patent Attorney

Product News Report by Billy Carmen about Andrea Evans Patent Attorney and how patents pertain to new inventions. Shot at a New Invention Trade Show

Hot Pink Patent Pump — IMG_3330

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Patent Law for Inventors & Scientists Part Three

Part Three of three parts of Patent Law for Inventors & Scientists, includes How Not To Lose Patent Rights (1) by actions that cause loss of novelty and therefore prevent patentability as a matter of law and (2) by improperly wording claims so that competitors can use the invention without literal infringement.

Patent Lawyers

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Wacky Patent of the month by Patent Attorney Michael Colitz – November 2009

www.colitz.com Patent Attorney Michael Colitz describing the "device for moistening the adhesive coating on a postage stamp"

Lego Patent D253711

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Is patent law saturated? How competitive is the field?Should I work for a corporation or law firm for entry?

I have a BSEE from great school and MSEE from a good school. I am currently working as an engineer at a large corporation. I am interested in going to law school part time to become a patent lawyer. I’m fascinated with new technologies, I’m an above average writer, and I am growing weary of [...]

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