What are the Differences and Similarities between Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents? The primary difference between a patent attorney and a patent agent is that a patent attorney is a law school graduate who is admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state or territory. Further, in contrast to a patent agent, a [...]
How does one find a patent attorney who is registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? USPTO Patent Attorney and Agent Search The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains a database of registered patent attorneys and agents (see USPTO Patent Attorney and Agent Search). Through the aforementioned page, the reader is [...]