Re: Computer Science or Software Patent Attorney???

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Thanks for the heads up. Yes, I was aware of this fact
after looking at the bulletin for examination registration
from the USPTO. Unfortunately, my school (Rutgers University)
despite being in a tier 1 college was not on the ABET list.

After calling the USPTO, I was told to still try submitting
an application and file under Category B which looks at the
entire transcript. I guess i just have to roll the dice...
It doesn't seem practical to go back to school and spend
another 2-3 years to make up classes for a BSEE...

However, I'm interested in learning about what a typical
software patent attorney career is like... the day to day...
and etc....

Thanks again for your response
Tony

On 11/19/03, kb wrote:
> BEWARE that the USPTO does NOT recogize all computer science
> degrees.
>
> USPTO quote is as follows:
>
> "Acceptable Computer Science degrees must be accredited by
> the Computer Science Accreditation Commission (CSAC) of the
> Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB), or by the
> Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the
> Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET),
> on or before the date the degree was awarded. Computer
> science degrees that are accredited may be found on the
> Internet (http://www.abet.org)"
>
> You need to check on your degree accreditation before going
> any further.
>
> Personally, I think a BSEE is better because you can do
> software/computers in addition to other things. However,
> computer science is a desirable degree for patent types.

Re: Computer Science or Software Patent Attorney???, 12/06/03, by lmnpdq.

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