Preparing and filing a Patent or Trademark application is not an easy thing to do without being trained in Intellectual Property laws. It can be incredibly expensive.
It also may be quite difficult for you to handle everything on your own when you need that time to run, or plan your business.
That is why it is a very good idea for you to hire a Patent Lawyer or Trademark Lawyer who will take care of the entire process.
But how exactly are you going to hire the best Patent Lawyer or Patent Lawyer or Trademark Lawyer for your job? Well, here we are with a few qualities that you should look for in your Patent Lawyer or Patent Lawyer or Trademark Lawyer before you hire them.
Patent and Trademark Success
One of the most important factors that you must consider while choosing your Patent Lawyer or Trademark Lawyer in Melbourne, for example is, how much success have they had in the past. The success rate is the best indicator for the success of your case. So, be sure to ask how many of their Patents and Trademarks have been issued, and how many clients have been kept away from (or settled before) legal or Court proceedings. Google reviews also provides guidance. Website reviews should not be looked at, as they may be made up.
Excellent writing skills
Your Patent Lawyer or Trademark Lawyer needs to have excellent language skills. A good idea is to test their writing skill and check their previous work. This will help you to understand whether they are worthy of hiring or not. If you are not aware of how you will judge their writing skill, you could ask someone for help.
Patent and Trademark Litigation experience
The best Patent Attorney will have excellent litigation experience. They should also possess comprehensive research skills which identify whether there are conflicts. They should be experts in defending Intellectual Property. How much experience the Patent Lawyer or Trademark Lawyer has is important to consider before you hire them. Asking about their experience and the kind of cases that they have worked with in the past will give you a clear idea of whether you should hire them for the job or not.
Common sense
Every Patent Lawyer or Trademark Lawyer needs to have good common sense. Only then will they be able to deal with unforeseen situations. So, you must try and test the common sense of the lawyer. You can ask them different types of questions to know how they would react to a particular situation. You can also get involved in legal conversations with them to understand the problem better.
People skills
Patent Lawyers, in Brisbane, for example, must have really good people skills. They should know how exactly to interact with people in different legal circumstances. Many times, your patent may get cancelled. In such a case, your Patent Lawyer should be proactive and seek to argue with the Patent Office that rejected your application. They should be able to work out what exactly can be done regarding the rejection notice. If your Lawyer is not very skilled at negotiations, they may not be able to save you from such a situation. This is another important point of consideration that you must keep in mind.
The above are some of the main points that you should keep in mind before you hire a Patent Lawyer or Trademark Lawyer to represent you.
If you need any help regarding your Intellectual Property, get in touch with our Patent Lawyers or Trademark Lawyers on 1300 138 802, or fill out our contact form, so we can assist you.
