I suspect my patent is being infringed, why should I hire a patent attorney?
1. A patent attorney can help you determine whether your patent is being infringed and evaluate your chances of recovering compensation for any past infringement.
2. He can help you obtain information concerning your patent application and determine the strengths and weaknesses of your patent prior to placing the infringing party on notice of a possible infringement. If you have a weak patent, it is possible that an infringing party may be able to invalidate your patent, thereby causing you to lose any revenue being generated from any existing royalty agreements.
3. A patent attorney can send a cease and desist letter to an infringing party.
4. He can help you negotiate a settlement with an infringing party for past infringement and may be able to negotiate royalty agreements for the future use of your patent.
5. Lastly, he can help you present your patent infringement case before the Federal Tribunals.