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DCbound
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Patento, what tech area are you in? I'm assuming EE, but i'm wondering what the software field looks like out there for IP? I've got about 10 years of industry experience in software.
Also does the ranking of the law school matter a great deal? I'm looking into GWU or maybe GULC (have to get my LSAT up a bit for that one!). One more question ... how is USPTO experience looked at? After law school and a five-year stint at the USPTO, then maybe i'll change my nickname to CAbound. 
Keep us posted on your job search. Good luck and thanks!
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Re: Salary question
« Reply #21 on: Jul 25th, 2005, 12:10pm » |
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I believe USPTO experience carry more weight than normal law firm experience. After 5 year at USPTO and JD from good law school, you look fine to me.
I am in to both EE and software .... talked to many law firms (big, small ....all) . Big law firms (either in size or name) won't hire you unless you are from a tier 1 law school. If you are not JD and applying for patent agent position, you better have a Ph.D. (even in EE or software fields).
Small law firms does not seem to care too much about your school or other credentials (in fact, they probably won't hire a lawyer from some big shot school because she/he is not gonna stay for too long). But, they lack infrastructure to train new lawyers/patent agents. Therefore, as I said before "experience is the king". (experience in tech is important but not that much. I have 13 years of experience but they don't seem to care much about it - at least not now when I have no experience in prosecution)
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Thanks for the quick reply. Very interesting and informative.
Its a hard decision to make the change from tech to law, especially at the ripe old age of 39.  I went the MBA route but it just wasn't that interesting or challenging for me, so this will keep me busy for a few years.
Its curious what you said about the differences between larger and smaller firms, but it makes sense. My undergrad in CS is from a small state school, with no prestige whatsoever, so i'm hoping a good law school and USPTO experience will trump my undergrad. Its going to be a fun life journey whatever happens.
Thanks again.
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Re: Salary question
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You are on right track.
Remember you are never "old" unless you believe so. And, its never too late to pursue your dreams (or do something new and interesting)
on Jul 25th, 2005, 12:50pm, DCbound wrote:Thanks for the quick reply. Very interesting and informative.
Its a hard decision to make the change from tech to law, especially at the ripe old age of 39. I went the MBA route but it just wasn't that interesting or challenging for me, so this will keep me busy for a few years.
Its curious what you said about the differences between larger and smaller firms, but it makes sense. My undergrad in CS is from a small state school, with no prestige whatsoever, so i'm hoping a good law school and USPTO experience will trump my undergrad. Its going to be a fun life journey whatever happens.
Thanks again.
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on Jul 25th, 2005, 2:40pm, patento wrote:You are on right track.
Remember you are never "old" unless you believe so. And, its never too late to pursue your dreams (or do something new and interesting)
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I agree with you 100% on age. At 42, my older brother was doing construction and hated it. He had exactly 1 year of community college education from 25 years earlier. He went back to school, and 3 years ago he finished his medical residency at age 52. Now he has his own practice and is loving his new life. I guess that's why i put the smiley after my comment on age - maybe even a little subconscious chuckle at myself.
I think i would go nuts if i had to do the same thing for 30-40 years and didn't challege myself.
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