Re: Re: Patent Agen questions

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Patent Agen questions

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: (1) Sometimes, the agent may be involved with opinions about the validity or infringement of a patent. : I believe a patent agent may assist with preparing an opinion, but cannot render an opinion, which would be practicing law. : (5) Is it true that a patent agent can take the bar exam for a state without having a law degree? : You can in California (called "reading the law"), but you'd be foolish to try. Anyone can take the bar exam (agent or no), and each year less than 10 try, and zip to 2 pass. My guess is those who do find it hard to get jobs in firms and open up their own shops. A common route is to work as a Scientific Advisor in a law firm, take the patent exam to become a Patent Agent, and later go to law school part time to become a full Patent Attorney. : : The Separation of Powers clause in the Fed Constitution gives each state the right to regulate its respective bar. : Is there such a thing? What does it have to do with state regulation of the bar (maybe a federalism issue).

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