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

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On 1/23/04, Sure wrote:
> 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.

All true. The technical education requirements are essentially
identical for the three jobs.

The PTO has advertised job openings for examiner positions. You
can apply online at the PTO web site. www.uspto.gov.

The job market for brand new, inexperienced patent agents and
patent attorneys is a bit crowded right now, and has been for
several years.

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

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