The term “Patent Attorney” generally refers to intellectual property lawyers admitted to engage in patent practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Patent attorneys must be admitted to practice law in at least one state, the District of Columbia, or a US territory, have a technical background or education and pass the USPTO registration examination.
Patent attorneys in Fulton County, Georgia prepare, file and prosecute patent applications, provide patentability opinions or legal advice about the licensing of an invention, appealing a decision by the Patent Office, suing for patent infringement, and defending against patent infringement allegations.
Lawyer Referral and Information Service of the Atlanta Bar Association - Since 1960, the Atlanta Bar Association has sponsored a Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS). For more than 50 years, the LRIS has helped the public find a qualified attorney throughout Fulton County and the greater metropolitan Atlanta area. The referral requires a $35 consultation fee that entitles the individual to a 30 minute consultation with the attorney at no additional charge. The Atlanta Bar Association LRIS is recognized by the American Bar Association for meeting its high standards.