Although Chiari malformation may be present with no symptoms at all, this crowding can cause a backup of spinal fluid in the spinal canal which often results in problems which may or may not change in the adult such as: Sub-occipital pressure headache, especially when coughing, sneezing or straining.
Patent applications involve lots of text and drawings, even for simpler inventions. The first step in the patent application process is to file a non provisional patent application, which involves paying attorney fees in the range of $5000 to $15,000 or more, depending on the intricacies of the invention. The amount you spend on a patent application will also depend on the market opportunities.
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.