One reason some inventors may baulk at filing for patent protection is the cost. Fees of patent lawyers are even higher. These agents advise on making pre-application disclosures, searches and the likelihood that a patent will be granted. They will also help draft the patent application. Their bill is likely to be many times the sum paid to Ipos.
Help is at hand though.
The Patent Application Fund has been set up by the National Science and Technology Board, and it will be administered by Ipos. Each applicant can apply to the fund for help with up to two inventions. SPH AsiaOne Ltd. All rights reserved.