Patent Agent
/ˈpætənt ˈeɪdʒənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A professional qualified to represent clients before a patent office in securing patents, but not necessarily licensed as an attorney.
The patent agent helped draft the patent application and communicated with the patent office on behalf of the inventor.
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Commentary
Patent agents specialize in patent prosecution but typically lack broader legal authority granted to patent attorneys.
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