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Patents can be very complex. All too often, inventors discover that they have failed to address issues at an early stage that ultimately affect their marketshare or ownership of their patent rights.

We strongly recommend that you seek professional business and legal advice.

There are a number of different types of IP professionals who can offer advice, such as patent and trade mark attorneys, IP lawyers and search firms. The services they provide vary from professional searches of IP databases, to advice on protecting your patent rights.

You can also search your local the Yellow Pages ® directory for a list of Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys.

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