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This is only the latest in a long series of articles that I have seen in the NLJ over the past several years. Clearly this presents a threat to U.S. law firms and patent lawyers. But it also represents a tremendous opportunity.Labels: legal process outsourcing, trends in the legal profession
posted by Stephen Seckler, Esq. at 9:56 AM
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3 Comments:
The question that is not raised is the US law violations that might occur in sending the work overseas prior to filing. USPTO/US trade restrictions has laws about sending technology overseas. While some of the everyday aspects of prosecuting a patent might be allowed it would be interesting to see what it thought of full disclosure. (granted most patent applications would have minimal security risks but some might).
From what I understand, this issue is easily addressed. There are export restrictions on technology; but this simply means that you need to review whether the technology in question (i.e. the subject of a patent) is covered by any restrictions before sending the work to India.
If Indian patent lawyers are working for a patent lawyer or firm its purely ethical as per various Bar opinions.
The concern is when it comes direct outsourcing by a company or individual inventor.
However, I think delivering patent support services directly to an Inventor is something like a Pro Se/Pro per using Ghost legal writing services.
Stephen, you have a very logical and good point on the exports restrictions. Much Appreciated!
Thanks,
Avish
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