Do I have to give a 1099 Misc to my patent attorney if I have paid over $9000 to him in 2018?

[KrisD]

Only if you are a business or self-employed. 

You are not required to file information return(s) if any of the following situations apply:

• You are not engaged in a trade or business.
• You are engaged in a trade or business and
  • the payment was made to another business that is incorporated, but was not for medical or legal services or
  • the sum of all payments made to the person or unincorporated business is less than $600 in one tax year

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/am-i-required-to-file-a-form-1099-or-o...