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dcherson
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Getting into the biz, etc.
« on: Nov 16th, 2006, 7:26am » |
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Hi, I am sort of a newbie to the patent agent "concept" and am interested in pursuing this for a new direction. I have a background in the technology industry, in the product development space and product lifecycle management. I also have had some experience with IP issues when with IBM. I have thought that perhaps the way to go about this is would be to take some paralegal studies and of course network. But I would like some advice as to the path to the patent bar exam (what is MPEP?), how to prepare, etc. And can an individual actually start working as an "associate" prior to taking the exam? Thanks, David
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dcherson
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Re: Getting into the biz, etc.
« Reply #2 on: Nov 17th, 2006, 7:41am » |
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Ahhh a breath of clarity... lol. Thanks very much for your reply I appreciate it. Well lets just say the paralegal studies is just testing the waters in general, remember I am coming in from left field as concerns the legal profession, so I need to educate myself with basic concepts, etc. And I'd like to keep my options open. Patent Agent may be appealing and logical for someone like myself, but there are no guarantees in life (and I think I've had first hand lessons in that respect). Re: being a "nurse" as opposed to being a "doctor" -- As I stated this is not about being a lawyer, not in the least. I am going to be 58 next week and that presents a challenge in the market in and of itself. If I was to go to law school I'd be in my '60's upon graduation. Not what I want. This is about securing a good "dayjob" that is still somewhat in my ballpark and I can enjoy and actually make a living from. I've seen the $150 per hr bill rate discussed here, but believe me I'd settle for a third of that, which is around what I would bill for my techie implementation work anyways. Thanks for the pointers I will check them out today. /d
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