He found a place to buy several newspapers and checked the related columns. After making a few calls, Martin confirmed that one of the law firms could provide professional services and headed there immediately.
The person who received Martin was Gary Hodgson, a patent lawyer who had started as a patent agent.
Hodgson first declared the fee standard for patent consultation.
Martin didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point, "I have a product for which I want to apply for a design patent, but its appearance, how should I put it?"
Hodgson briefly reminded, "It must be an industrial product with a novel, original, and decorative design."
Martin asked, "What about an appearance that already exists in reality?"
Hodgson inquired, "Did you bring the product or the drawings?"
Martin shook his head, pausing to think for a moment, "For example, the product's appearance is based on my brother as the prototype..."
