Re: BECOMING A TRADEMARK AGENT BEFORE USPTO

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You *do* have to appear before the USPTO on trademark matters.
You do not have to be a lawyer to appear before the USPTO on
patent matters. You can sit for the Patent Bar with a technical
degree, regardless of having attended law school.

On 2/12/03, Mr. Small wrote:
> On 2/05/03, Mi wrote:
>> On 12/07/02, Hd wrote:
>>> How do I become a trademark agent before USPTO?
>>> Where do I take necessary training and education?
>>> I have been involved for many years in IP law in my country
>>> and recently relocated in the US; I have plenty knowledge
>>> of international trademark procedures...
>>>
>>> I'd appreciate your help!
>>
>> Hi,
>> You have to be an attorney to practice before the USPTO,
>> unless you are appearing pro se (prosecuting your own
>> application).
>
> No, you don't have to be a lawyer to be an agent, only to be a
> Patent Attorney. You can still take the Patent Bar w/out
> being a lawyer...if you pass you become a Patent Agent.

Re: BECOMING A TRADEMARK AGENT BEFORE USPTO, 8/12/03, by Dan.

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