Re: can someone compare patent examiner, agent, attorney?

More | Report Post

On 1/23/04, Brian wrote:
> What is the difference between a patent examiner, an agent
> and an attorney?
>
> Are there different requirements to become either of these?
>
> What schooling is required for each?
>
> Can anyone comment on the availibility of either of these
> jobs in the 2004 economy?

A patent examiner is employed by the USPTO and needs a
minimum of a BS in certain fields. A patent agent needs a
BS in a certain field (or a minimum number of credits in a
technical field) and must either pass the USPTO exam or work
as a patent examiner for a number of years.

A patent lawyer must have the same requirements as a patent
agent, plus have a license to practice law. One most
frequently obtains a license to practice law by going to law
school, then passing a bar exam. Some attorneys "read the
law" under an attorney a la Abe Lincoln.

Re: can someone compare patent examiner, agent, attorney?, 1/28/04, by Kibitzer.

Intellectual Property Law Chatboard

LATEST POSTS | BY TOPICS | SUBMIT A POST