Chapter 15: Infringement: What to Know and What to Do

Like everything else in this book, the point of this chapter is to help you understand the process—not to substitute for the advice of an experienced attorney.

I emphasize this now because, when it comes to litigation, there can be a lot more at stake—and therefore a lot more at risk—than when you are just seeking a patent.

Generally, the biggest risk of a misstep during the patenting process is that you may not get the patent. This means you might waste your money or not earn money that you possibly would have if you did get the patent.

So when you’re seeking a patent, it’s hard to lose more money than you actually have—or than you make a conscious decision to spend— because, when you’ve taken it as far as you would like to go, giving up is always an option. And the costs typically stop when you say “when” …

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