While the law allows inventors to submit a patent application without legal representation, applying for and prosecuting a patent application without the help of an experienced patent attorney or patent agent carries more risk than reward. In deciding whether to apply for patent protection without legal representation, careful consideration should be given to the complexity of the invention, the ability …

Patent prosecution and patent litigation are two distinct processes, involving different rules and objectives. What is Patent Prosecution?  Patent prosecution is the process through which a patent is examined and granted. During patent prosecution, an examiner at the patent office reviews a patent application and may issue office actions detailing certain objections and rejections. These objections and rejections may be …