Finding present values is called discounting, and it is simply the reverse of compounding. In general, the present value of a cash flow due n years in the future is the amount which, if it were on hand today, would grow to equal the future amount.
A patent attorney is an attorney who has the specialized qualifications necessary for representing clients in obtaining patents and acting in all matters and procedures relating to patent law and practice, such as filing an opposition.o register as a patent agent or patent attorney, one must pass the USPTO registration examination. This exam, commonly referred to as the patent bar, tests a candidate's knowledge of patent law and USPTO policies and procedures as set forth in the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP).
As of 2011, the salary range for a patent examiner was $41,969 to $155,500 per year. The potential for high salaries is less for patent attorneys working within large companies than for those working with large law firms. This is because high-end law firm salaries include patent attorneys who have moved up to partner.