Re: Patent agent

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Think hard about this.

1. Patent law is interesting the work however is grueling.
2. The patent bar exam is tough (however, I passed it first
try).
3. There are an excess of patent attorneys at the moment and
they will get most of the jobs.
3. This makes it hard to get the experience you need.
(Attorneys hate to train agents).
4. You will probably soon want to get a law degree as being
a patent agent seems to be a dead end.
5. Patent agents in biotechnology (unlike
chemical/pharmaceutical) are abundant (at least in CA).

I really wish you well.

Patent Agent.

On 8/31/03, Sherry Nouraini wrote:
> HI,
> I have a PhD in genetics and molecular biology and I am
> considering the possiblity of becoming a patent agent (not
> an attorney). What is the job market for a patent agent
> with my background? Is is worthwhile to write and
> hopefully pass the Patent Bar exam and do training at a law
> firm?
>
> I would appreciate some direction.
>
> Thanks
>
> Sherry

Re: Patent agent, 9/03/03, by Patent Agent.

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