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How to Hire an IP Lawyer
Hire an IP lawyer whose specific practice area — trademark, copyright, patent, or trade secret — matches your need. Patent prosecution requires USPTO registration and technical domain expertise; trademark and copyright do not. Verify USPTO registration before booking any patent work.
執筆者 James Chae — エキスパート・サピエンス共同創業者
プラットフォームの専門分野： 法務サービス・弁護士審査 · レビュー済み 6月 2026
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尋ねるべき質問
初回の相談時にこれを尋ねて、強い候補者と弱い候補者を迅速に見分けます。
1.Are you USPTO-registered, and what is your technical background as it relates to my invention or product category?
重要な理由： USPTO registration is mandatory for patent prosecution. Technical background determines whether the attorney can write claims that protect the actual innovation rather than a surface-level description of it.
2.What does your trademark/patent clearance and search process look like before you recommend filing?
重要な理由： A strong pre-filing search prevents expensive conflicts and office actions. Attorneys who skip comprehensive clearance save time upfront but create far more expensive problems downstream.
3.What is the realistic timeline and total cost from filing through grant or registration?
重要な理由： IP timelines vary dramatically by category. Trademark registration takes 8–14 months; patent prosecution commonly runs 2–4 years. Surprises in either timeline have business planning consequences.