Auction Ends: Sep 21, 2011 11:59 PM EDT

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Patent Research Consulting Services

Item Number: 134

Estimated Value: 1650 USD
Opening Bid: 550 USD

Item Description

Got an invention? Our patent industry experts can help advise you on the best methods for ensuring the patentability of your invention, drafting your patent, and getting it accepted by the US Patent & Trademark Office. A thorough patentability search will also be included.

Item Special Note

This gift is worth 15 hours of time.

Donated By:

Pallavi Singh '01

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