Do I need an attorney to file a patent or trademark?
You can file on your own, but patent and trademark filings are technical. Careful drafting, searching, classification, and responses to USPTO issues can help avoid costly mistakes and improve the quality of the filing.
What is the difference between a provisional and non-provisional patent?
A provisional patent application gives you a filing date and one year to continue developing the invention. A non-provisional patent application begins the official USPTO examination process.
Do I need a trademark search before filing?
Yes. A comprehensive search helps identify conflicts before you spend time and money filing a mark that may be refused or create a dispute.
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