Your lawyer won't tell you the full cost of getting a patent, unless you ask them directly. Here's why that's a problem. When you file a patent, they only quote you the preparation and filing fees. What they rarely mention: examination fees (they call "prosecution"), maintenance fees, and foreign filing costs — which can multiply your costs by 5–6x, especially if you're not paying attention. The question your lawyer should be asking (but isn't): Are these patents worth it for