Both patent agents and patent attorneys are qualified to help represent inventors during the patent prosecution process. Both may draft patent applications and assist the inventor during the patent prosecution process.
US Patent attorneys and agents are trained in an area of technology, usually either science or engineering and have passed a test administered by the PTO that evaluates his or her understanding of patent law.
Patent attorneys will also possess a law degree and may help the holder of a patent in legal proceedings like infringements to help uphold their patent rights. Patent agents may not represent an inventor in a court of law during an infringement case. Search our listing of Patent Attorneys and Agents below...
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