Protecting Software Inventions: Understanding Software Patents and the Role of a Software Patent Attorney

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Protecting Software Inventions Understanding
Software Patents and the Role of a Software
Patent Attorney
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Understanding Software Patents and the Role of a
Software Patent Attorney

• Significance and advantages of a patent
• A legal right granted to an inventor or
  assignee, giving them exclusive control over the
  creation, distribution, and use of a novel and
  non-obvious software invention
• Ability to protect and incentivize innovation in
  the field of software development
• Patent owners have the exclusive right to make,
  import, sell, and use the invention, and

• Definition of software patent and its
  significance in protecting software inventions

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Introduction to the Role of a Software Patent
Attorney

• A crucial role in the process of software
  patenting
• Legal professionals with expertise in
  intellectual property law, specifically focused
  on patents related to software and technology.

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Benefits of Software Patents
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Plant Patents Cost Between 4,000 and 8,000

• The cost also varies as per the complexity of the
  invention.
• Complex invention may cost up to 12k
• Exceptionally complex invention can cost up to
  16,000
• Design patent application is between 1500 and
  3000, and
• A plant patent costs 4660 to 8000
• You could also get a design patent as little as
  1500 and can protect the design of a plant, but
  that depends on your level of technical expertise
• The total cost to file a design patent is roughly
  2,000 to 3,500, and
• Attorney fee is usually between 2,000 and
  3,500.

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Provisional Patents Cost Between 1,500 and
3,500

• The typical patent application costs between
  1,500 and 3,500
• Filing a full-fledged patent application costs
  about 3,000 to 10,000
• Examination fees range from 220 to 450, and
• An attorney charge is around 200-400 an hour.

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Conclusion

• A patent is a great way to secure your invention,
  preventing others from using, making, and selling
  it while granting you the right to sell the item
  exclusively and for a higher price.

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