Claims are the parts of a patent which define the boundaries of patent protection. Patent claims are the legal basis for yourpatent protection. They form a protective boundary line around your patent that lets others know when they are infringing on your rights. The limits of this line are de...
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Your lawyer might find a patent or patent application that is too similar to your invention, and a good lawyer will tell you upfront if this makes your invention unpatentable. However, if your invention does prove to be unique, your lawyer will proceed to write your patent application, whic...
Of particular concern is the "specification" part of your application, which includes the "claims" you make about your invention – what it does, how it functions and what makes it unique from all others. You might be able to explain how your tool works in lay terms, but if you can't...
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One or more "claims," which are the most important element of the application as they are the actual legal description of your invention Drawings, if necessary Your patent lawyer will probably cost you from $5,000 to $20,000 for services rendered, but a good patent application is essential...
The actual cost to hire a patent attorney depends on how complex the invention is. A lawyer can write a simple application for a few thousand dollars. But the patent may not be broad enough to protect your work. Securing a stronger patent means your application must include more claims and...
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Other contents that the inventor considers helpful to the writing of the patent application document for invention can be provided. For example, the scope of protection (claims) the inventor expects, a list of prior patents related to the application, the possible alternative development of the tec...