Do I Have to Hire an Attorney to File a Patent?

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Question:  Do I have to have an attorney file my patent for me?

Response: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) does not require that you have an attorney to file a patent; however, it is generally recommended that inventors use a patent attorney or an agent to help in the patent process. For more information on whether you should try to file by yourself or use an attorney, review this article.

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