When people have certain valuable property, they are likely to do something to ensure that they can protect that property to the best of their ability. Many people get insurance or work to protect things they own, like their car, home, or other valuables. However, there are other types of property that must be protected as well, such as intellectual property. If you have an idea for something or have created something, it is important that you protect it so that no one else can steal it from you. That is why people obtain invention patents to protect their ideas and creation. When you get a patent, you file an application with the federal government. If you are granted a patent, the government will publish a description of the invention in a patent disclosure so that no one else can steal your invention or creation. The patent process is extremely complex and difficult to navigate, so people will hire a patent attorney to help them through the process.

However, when you hire a patent attorney, you’ll want to make sure to ask as many questions as possible when you’re together to make sure you’re fully aware of what’s going on with this very important and complex process. There are some basic questions you should always ask during a meeting. To get the most out of this meeting, be sure to write down different questions related to your experience. Ask if there are any specific areas of patent law that they specialize in. Some patent attorneys will specialize in certain areas, while others will be more general in their patent expertise. Make sure you know that they have at least some experience with patents similar to the one you want to file. Ask questions about any previous patents they’ve written, as well as the success they’ve seen with those patents and if they’ve ever been voided.

You will also want to ask about their education and whether or not they have passed the patent bar exam. Ask them if they have any additional certifications that make them more capable of providing you with quality patent services. Ask about previous patents and if any of those patents have been voided or challenged. They should be able to tell you how many patents they have written in the past and what kind of patents they were. You will also need to ask them about the fees and the total cost. Ask not only about hourly rates, but also about additional fees and down payments. The more questions you can ask, the better and more likely you are to feel comfortable with your patent attorney.