What is a patent litigator vs a patent attorney. This video discusses patent litigation, patent prosecution and the patent examination process along with who patent litigators and patent attorneys are. Patent litigation relates to patent infringement lawsuits, which are based on alleged infringement of an issued and enforceable patent. These lawsuits are typically handled by patent litigators and patent attorneys may help out with patent litigation. Patent attorneys have a technical background and have passed the patent bar and typically focus their practice on the patent examination process (AKA patent prosecution); however, some patent attorneys are also patent litigators or may assist with patent litigation. Patent litigators do not need to have passed the patent bar or have a technical background - although some some.
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