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I'm persuing patents on two separate inventions. I've done a cursory patent search for prior art infringement, and I feel I'm OK to go ahead, although I will be hiring the services of a patent search consultant/agency to do an exhaustive search very soon.
Has anyone ever obtained a utility patent? Did you file pro se, or use the help of qualified legal counsel? Due to the complexity of both devices, I'm almost sure I will be looking for a qualified patent attorney.
Any suggestions on how to find a good one? I don't think the yellow pages carries an approval rating. Are attorneys obligated to give out names of previous clients if asked, so that they might be contacted to comment on their satisfaction?
Has anyone ever obtained a utility patent? Did you file pro se, or use the help of qualified legal counsel? Due to the complexity of both devices, I'm almost sure I will be looking for a qualified patent attorney.
Any suggestions on how to find a good one? I don't think the yellow pages carries an approval rating. Are attorneys obligated to give out names of previous clients if asked, so that they might be contacted to comment on their satisfaction?