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Posted by M Arthur Auslander on March 28, 2002 at 08:42:05:

In Reply to: career paths for PhD posted by james watters on March 28, 2002 at 06:58:32:

: Hello-

: I have a PhD in genetics/molecular biology from a top 5 institution, now doing full-time research. I want to get involved in patent law, but I have no idea how to proceed. Is it possible to work as a "technical specialist" at a law firm, with no law training, and proceed from there? Or, do I have to pass the patent bar before doing anything? thanks

Dear Mr. Watters,
Get the USPTO to give you the prerequisites for qualification for the exam. Qualify, take the exam and take you chances by asking enough questions. If you can get a job based on your technology you will be a lucky learner. The exam is not meant to be easy.

Come to firm qualified, you may get paid well. I'm not hiring.

M. Arthur Auslander

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: : Hello- : : I have a PhD in genetics/molecular biology from a top 5 institution, now doing full-time research. I want to get involved in patent law, but I have no idea how to proceed. Is it possible to work as a "technical specialist" at a law firm, with no law training, and proceed from there? Or, do I have to pass the patent bar before doing anything? thanks : Dear Mr. Watters, : Get the USPTO to give you the prerequisites for qualification for the exam. Qualify, take the exam and take you chances by asking enough questions. If you can get a job based on your technology you will be a lucky learner. The exam is not meant to be easy. : Come to firm qualified, you may get paid well. I'm not hiring. : 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® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive(sm)

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