If you have (or will soon have) a degree in engineering, computer sciences, or the hard sciences (chemistry, biology, physics and related disciplines), you can take the Patent Office’s Registration Exam to become a Patent Agent. Patent Agents can make up to $20,000 a year more than similarly situated engineers and scientists. The Exam is available virtually on-demand via computer. Becoming a patent agent can also be a step toward the even more lucrative career of becoming a Patent Attorney.
If this sounds intriguing, come join Practising Law Institute (PLI) for a presentation by Mark Dighton, PLI's Director of Law School Relations and a Director of their Patent Office Exam Course. Topics for discussion include:
- Careers for patent agents (what the work is like and where you find it),
- The qualities and skills that will make you happy and successful in this field (e.g., communication skills),
- The latest info on the Patent Office’s Registration Exam (who can take it, how it works, and recommendations on how to study for this very difficult Exam), and
- If there’s sufficient interest, we can also talk about the plusses and minuses of proceeding on to law school to become a patent attorney.
Please visit us on the web for a wealth of information on the resources we offer:
www.PatentOfficeExamCourse.com www.pli.edu