I figured the research would be required, but damn that charge. Seriously, 20k?
I figured the research would be required, but damn that charge. Seriously, 20k?
Most patent lawyers charge about that in my experiance. It's possible you can do it without, but I never had time to investigate and the packages I've recieved I thought, I'm glad I paid, no way I could figure that out , not in my skill set.
Btw I had patents stolen from me when I discussed the idea with a lawyer but never filed. There is a reason why consultation is free - you say too much and don't hire him, he is free to take his "original" idea and run with it.
Most patent lawyers charge about that in my experiance. It's possible you can do it without, but I never had time to investigate and the packages I've recieved I thought, I'm glad I paid, no way I could figure that out , not in my skill set.
Btw I had patents stolen from me when I discussed the idea with a lawyer but never filed. There is a reason why consultation is free - you say too much and don't hire him, he is free to take his "original" idea and run with it.