Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Taking the Patent Bar Exam

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Taking the Patent Bar Exam

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: : : : : : I am thinking about taking the patent bar exam next year (I have worked in the IP field for several years) and was thinking of taking the Kayton course. Anyone have any insight as to the length of time needed to adequately prepare for the examination? I took 4 months to prepare for the General California Bar Exam, is the Patent Bar as rigorous? : : : : : I have the feeling the Kayton course is good. The big trick is to be able to draft a claim. In whatever you do you must learn the law and proceedure then ge comfortable with claims. : : : : Huh? Why do you think that "the big trick is to be able to draft a claim"? You don't have to be able to draft claims to take and pass the current patent bar exam. While having mastered the skills required to draft a claim may well increase your chances for passing the exam, I think a reasonably intelligent person could take and pass the exam without ever having drafted a single claim. : : : : Of course, to practice competently requires an ability to draft and understand claims; but, that has little to do with whether or not one can pass the bar exam (unfortunately). : : : : And yes, Kayton's materials are excellent. : : : Thank you for your insight. It is a relief to know that I stand a good chance of passing the exam not having drafted a claim before. I believe with the proper preparation that I could pass the examination. Is claim drafting a part of the Kayton review course? How difficult is the multiple choice section? Is it comparable to the MBE section of the General Bar Examination? : : : : : : : : : M. Arthur Auslander : : : : : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : : : : : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : : : : : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : : : : : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : : : : : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive : : I can't picture anyone being allow to practice without have to pass claim drafting. It is too important : : M. Arthur Auslander : : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive

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