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IPNewbie
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Seriously, is this a stupid idea?
« on: Aug 7th, 2006, 7:48am » |
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I have an interview with an IP firm tomorrow (Tuesday). If I go to work there, I would probably take the necessary courses to satisfy Part B of the Patent exam requirements.
My question is, is it stupid to become a patent litigator/IP lawyer without a *degree* in a technical field? Will I be able to move to another firm if I decide to do so? I'm concerned about getting "stuck" if I don't get a B.S. in a technical field.
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Isaac
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Re: Seriously, is this a stupid idea?
« Reply #1 on: Aug 7th, 2006, 1:20pm » |
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There are probably some firms that look for litigators with technical backgrounds, but that is not universally true. The best litigators are those who can get a collection of lay people (judge and jury) to understand technical issues in a way favorable to the client.
From what I've been able to observe there are many litigators with non technical backgrounds who are better at getting a story over to the judge or jury than are most patent attorneys (given the right help which might include an assist from a patent attorney).
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Re: Seriously, is this a stupid idea?
« Reply #2 on: Aug 7th, 2006, 2:01pm » |
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That is very, very good to hear. It's what I plan to tell the firm during my interview tomorrow, actually--that my key strength for them is being able to assimilate a difficult concept and explain it simply and cogently to a non-techie.
Thanks, Isaac. In this and my other questions, you've been a real life-line.
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florida
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Re: Seriously, is this a stupid idea?
« Reply #3 on: Aug 17th, 2006, 10:33am » |
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I don't understand how someone who isn't category A eligible, and hasn't passed the patent bar has interviews with IP law firms.
I am a Mechanical Engineer, registered to practice before the USPTO and it is hard for me to get interviews. All the firms want someone with 2-5 years experience.
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Re: Seriously, is this a stupid idea?
« Reply #4 on: Aug 17th, 2006, 10:48am » |
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on Aug 17th, 2006, 10:33am, florida wrote:| I don't understand how someone who isn't category A eligible, and hasn't passed the patent bar has interviews with IP law firms. |
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Because he is interviewing for a litigation position which does not require registration and he has litigation experience?
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