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How much does it cost to file a patent for a mechanical instrument?
does the fees includes patent searches, draft the application, related drawings, filing fees etc?
how many year does it take to get a patent approved.
answered on Nov 21, 2016
The total cost of a getting and keeping patent is about as much as a car (a used one or a new one, depending on the circumstances).
It takes several years (say 3 to 5, depending on circumstances) to get it approved. However, the process can be sped up, so if you are in a hurry, it could... View More 
I want to know if it's legal. We'll be developing a mobile app and we'll be the middle man. We will process payments and payouts and will only charge a small percentage of professional fees. Is it legal? Basically there are three parties. We, the client lawyer, and the person who... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2015
It's quite possible that you would, in effect, be practicing law without a license, which is a crime in most states.
How to register trademark in USA
answered on Sep 5, 2014
You come to a lawyer experienced in filing trademark applications and we take care of it, usually online.
answered on Apr 15, 2011
In genera, the kind of suit you would file depends upon the kind of intellectual property that was infringed. For example, a suit for copyright infringement is federal subject matter and generally must be filed in federal court after the copyright has been registered. Patent infringement is also a... View More
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