Speak with an attorney and decide whether the need for patent protection justifies the expense (
utility patents typically run $ 5,000 to $ 10,000).
Not exact matches
While a company might monetize unused
utility patents through sale or license, it will
typically keep its design rights to avoid giving away control of its brand.»
Patent trolls may succeed in anticipating technological features and acquiring corresponding
utility patents, but it is much harder to anticipate product designs before they are released — particularly given that innovative design companies
typically give their products a unique look to differentiate their brand.