For many inventors who create something remarkable and want to ensure it stays protected, the question is asked, “How much does it cost to hire a lawyer to file a patent?” It’s an important question, especially after inventors have already invested so much money into research and design to bring their ideas to life. However, the answer to this question varies depending on the specifics of what you created. The answer to this question requires a deeper dive into the context of what you created. In innovation-heavy states like California, where inventors filed more than 419,000 patents between 2017 and [...]