Patent Attorney and Founder
“What is a patent registration service and why is it important?”
Good question. And honestly, the phrase itself raises a red flag.
Here’s why: there’s really no such thing as a “patent registration service.” When I hear that term, I think of spammy letters or emails that claim, “For $600, we’ll add your patent to our global registry of inventors!” Sounds official, right? But it’s meaningless. Those lists don’t have any legal weight. They’re not connected to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or any real authority.
In reality, if you want a patent, you work with a patent attorney or a registered patent agent. These professionals help you research, draft, and file your patent application. They’re your representative before the USPTO, someone who actually knows the law and can give you legal advice.
So when you see something called a “Patent Registration Service” (capital P, R, and S), be careful. It’s usually designed to sound official, but it’s often just a scam. We see this kind of thing more on the trademark side, fake organizations like “World Trademark Protection Service” or “Trademark Registry Bureau,” complete with fancy crests, gold seals, and even eagles in the logo.
Bottom line:
If someone’s trying to sell you a spot in a “registry,” they’re probably trying to sell you nothing at all.
If you ever get one of those letters, or you’re unsure, talk to a real patent attorney. We can tell you in five seconds whether it’s legitimate or not.