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Hello everyone! Im new here. Read Unscripted and halfway through the millionaire Fastlane !

I have broke my body down working as a Pipefitter in construction for almost nine years now. I have seen some problems throughout the trades and have seen how I can save time and energy with an idea I have. The more I think about it the more I DO NOT want to wake up in the morning and go to work to. Even though I’m 25 and making almost $70 an hour, it is still hard on the body and mind. I want to unsubscribe!

I’m not here to just talk ideas. Let’s talk execution. How productive is it to go with a non provisional patent up front vs provisional? Are there any pitfalls I should watch out for dealing with patent attorneys? There is a place with good reviews called Mohr intellectual property and law solutions in Portland OR. Has anyone tried them or heard anything good or bad?

Thanks in advance. I have been working on my prototypes after work in the shop. I am trying to figure out what the cheapest way to manufacture would be without changing the integrity of the tool as there are some tricky tolerances to be dealt with. Anyway, thanks in advance! I look forward to any responses.
 
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