Patent Primer for Inventors
February 2010By: James M. Hanifin, Jr.
Inventors Digest
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You think you have an invention… now what? A basic understanding of legal and business considerations can help inventors make critical decisions about protecting their invention. It can also facilitate a more productive discussion with a patent lawyer, who can be critical to understanding, identifying, and pursuing protection to your invention. As an inventor, you may have a number of questions about patents, including what they are, how to obtain one, how long it may take, and their potential benefits. This article addresses questions commonly asked by inventors.
