January 2011

  • Does it matter who prepares the patent?

    Because the quality of a patent matters critically, who prepares the patent and how the patent is prepared matters critically.  For a given invention, either a strong patent or a weak patent may be obtained depending on who prepares the patent and how the patent is prepared. In many people’s misperception, applying for patent is…

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  • What’s the difference between a patent attorney and a patent agent?

    Many don’t know there is a difference between a patent attorney and a registered patent agent.  In the US, a patent attorney is both a registered patent agent and an attorney at law.  It means that a patent attorney has both a degree in either science or engineering and a law degree, in most cases…

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