Re: Starting a Patent Agent firm

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The issue is how you will be able to competently draft and
prosecute patent applications if neither of you has any
experience doing so. In my opinion, it is not feasible
unless you already have this experience. It is not
something one can simply read from a book, and passing the
test is pretty meaningless.

On 1/21/04, Adnan wrote:
> Hi,
> My wife are I are both mechanical engineers and EIT's
> (passed the FE exam). We're both currently working in
> industry and both have a few years design experience
(about
> 4 yrs out of college). In a year, we're planning on
having
> our 1st child, after which, my wife will probably not want
> to work outside the house.
>
> Is it feasible to have a two-person Patent Agent "firm"
> with her working full time at it while I would work after
> hours and on weekends (keeping my day job)? We're both
> planning on taking the PTO exam to become agents, but
would
> like to know how difficult it is to run your own private
> patent agent outfit (esp. without doctorate degrees or 30
> yrs experience?). Is this a very crowded competitive
> field, or is it relatively easy to get started.
> What are the liabilities, i.e., can you get sued easy?
> Neither one of us is currently contemplating a law degree.
> Where can I find more information on getting started?
>
> Many thanks in advance.

Re: Starting a Patent Agent firm, 2/28/04, by George.

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