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LQP Ask The Patent Attorney: What Are Your Rights When You Are Patent Pending?

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Craige is an experienced engineer, accomplished patent attorney, and bestselling author.

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Summary: What, if anything, can you do to stop an infringer while your patent is still “patent pending”?
Craige answers this FAQ and adds a bonus answer to a should ask question (SAQ) for an often-overlooked way to monetize your invention.

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