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).
Patents. A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. Generally speaking, a patent provides the patent owner with the right to decide how-or whether-the invention can be used by others.