What's the difference between a "Patent Agent" and a "Patent Attorney?"
Kevin Prince Registered Patent Agent Turn off video auto-start for entire site.		A Patent Agent... Is someone who has an engineering degree or technical background Has passed the Patent Bar Exam and is listed on the PTO's website Can represent clients to the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) Can prosecute patent applications with the PTO, conduct patent searches, respond to office actions, and conduct just about any business with the PTO relating to patents Has taken an oath of secrecy for the PTO, promising to keep client information secret A Patent Attorney... Is the same as a patent agent, but also has a law degree Can handle patent litigation, lawsuits, infringement matters, etc. Can handle trademark issues May have more specialized knowledge regarding patent court cases, etc. Is usually more expensive