Re: Becoming a Patent Agent

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Becoming a patent agent may be done by simply signing up for,
studying and taking the exam (assuming you have the required
degree, check out www.uspto.gov) This will provide you with a
good idea of what the practice entails. The differences
between being a patent agent and patent attorney are:
1. You make a great deal more money as an attorney.
2. You can provide many other services services, such as
licensing agreements, trademarks, business entity formations.

Becoming a patent agent would be a great start and make you a
great hire for a law firm as well as providing you with a
taste of what it is.

On 1/06/02, Mark wrote:
> I am a PhD scientist currently doing research in a biotech
> company, however I have recently become interested in the
> possibility of becoming a patent agent. Is there anyone
out
> there who has gone through the transition from the lab to
> practicing law who could tell me what to expect? What is
the
> market like for a PhD scientist with no patent experience?
I
> know of people who work as technical specialists while
> working towards becoming patent agents. How difficult of a
> transition is this? What does the work typically involve?
> What is a typical salary and future prospects (with and
> without a JD)? Thanks.
>
> -Mark

Re: Becoming a Patent Agent, 7/23/07, by Cheryl.

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