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"Patent law" refers to the various laws of nations and international treaties related to obtaining and enforcing patent protection for an invention. It is also closely related to certain aspects of contract law for determination of ownership of the patent rights. See related questions on "What is a patent?" and "How do you obtain a patent?"

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A patent lawyer is a person having a background in science or engineering, and a law degree, and who passed a rigorous test for the special privilege of advising clients about patents. A patent "agent" may have similar technical credentials, but is not licensed to practice law.

In either case (lawyer or agent), an application can be prepared and filed for a client. However, a patent lawyer can provide more in-depth advice such as the legal implications of various tactics or strategies in pursuing a patent, licensing it, or enforcing it against others.

Many patent lawyers also offer related services in federal and state trademarks, technology licensing, computer law, regulatory law (e.g., FDA approvals), and other legal aspects of science or engineering.

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when you get a patent on something it means you own the rights to that certain project or idea.so if you had a disghn for a robot(i guess)you will be able to get a patent on it and it will be yours to produce and sell and no one else can make the same thing.

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How do I patent a game I designed?

Talk to a patent lawyer. He/she will have the knowledge on how to patent the game. I have provided a link. But I would still highly recommend seeing the patent lawyer.


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Becoming a Patent Lawyer?

If you want to be a patent lawyer, then you should be sure to earn a science degree in college. This degree will prepare you with all the necessary schooling and background you need to become a successful patent lawyer.


Is it necessary to pursue a law degree to become a patent agent or can you just do diploma and specialization in patents and that would be enough?

A 'patent agent' is someone who is not a lawyer who processes patents for customers. If they're an attorney they are a 'patent lawyer.'


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Where can one find jobs for a patent agent in Canada?

The titles patent agent and patent lawyer are also used in some jurisdictions. In some jurisdictions the terms are interchangeable, while in others the latter is used only if the person qualified as a lawyer.


What lawyer makes the most money in a year?

well all lawyers make good money but the most highest paid lawyer is a patent lawyer or maybe a corporate lawyer and even criminal lawyers make good money.But the lawyer that gets paid the most is a patent lawyer but i think patent law is very boring so i think the best type of law is corporate and corporate lawyers make good money but again criminal lawyer also make good money and criminal law is very intresting but still to answer your question i think patent lawyers make the most money but that type of law is pretty boring so i would go for corporate lawyer or criminal .


Can you become a patent lawyer without a science degree?

Yes; patent examiners often have science degrees, but attorneys would not require them.


Do you need a lot of schooling to be patent lawyers?

The qualifications to become a patent lawyer depend on the country and/or state you live in. However, in general you need several years of post high school education in order to become a patent lawyer. You need to a college degree in the technical field you'll be specializing in, a law degree, and have passed additional exams specific to patent law.


Is it necessary for inventors to retain patent lawyers?

You do not necessarily need a patent lawyer, but it could help in a legal action. Lawyers also have the ability to give you the best legal advice. The good thing about having a lawyer is you do not have to pay them unless you are using them.


Where can I find information about a patent application?

The patent office would be the first place to start. Take a trip to City Hall to find out about local registry's, it may be wise to hire the services of a patent lawyer.


How do you improve a patented item?

You can improve a patented item by getting a patent for the improvement. It is recommendable to hire a patent lawyer to help you form a base for proving the improvement.