Intellectual Property Lawyers
Intellectual property lawyers protect creators and businesses through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. They draft applications, litigate infringement, and license IP rights.
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Intellectual Property Attorneys
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What intellectual property lawyers handle
- →Trademark searches and registration
- →Copyright registration and DMCA
- →Patent prosecution (utility and design)
- →Trade secret protection
- →Licensing and assignment agreements
- →Infringement litigation
When to hire
Before publicly disclosing an invention (patent), before launching a brand (trademark), and immediately upon discovering infringement.
Typical fees
Trademark filing: $500–$2,000 plus USPTO fees. Patent application: $5,000–$15,000+. Litigation: highly variable, often $50k–$500k+.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a intellectual property lawyer do?
Intellectual property lawyers protect creators and businesses through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. They draft applications, litigate infringement, and license IP rights.
When should I hire a intellectual property lawyer?
Before publicly disclosing an invention (patent), before launching a brand (trademark), and immediately upon discovering infringement.
How much does a intellectual property lawyer cost?
Trademark filing: $500–$2,000 plus USPTO fees. Patent application: $5,000–$15,000+. Litigation: highly variable, often $50k–$500k+.
Trademark vs copyright vs patent — what's the difference?
Trademark protects brand identifiers (names, logos). Copyright protects creative works (writing, music, software). Patent protects inventions (devices, processes).
How long does a trademark last?
Indefinitely, as long as you keep using it in commerce and file the required maintenance documents at years 5–6, 9–10, and every 10 years after.