I passed the US patent bar in 2014 after 30 years in mechanical engineering of consumer and industrial products from tiny electronic connectors to 32-ton dredge cutterheads. I write and file patents for inventors and I love working with individuals and small businesses to help them succeed. Patent agent practice is much narrower than patent attorney practice but can be less costly as well. My fee schedule for a project is not per word, but rather a fixed range based on estimated hours.