Re: Becoming a Patent Agent

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I have a degeree in Electrical Engineering adn work currently
as a RF Engineer. intrest in pursuing a side career as a Patent
Agent. Do anyone know of any Attorneys in the Charlotte , Nc
area that I could study under( mentor).

On 1/16/02, Jenn wrote:
> 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