Re: What kind of law degree for patent attorney?

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: : Hi, : : I have M.Sc. degree (Computer Science) from foreign university and I'm considering a career as a patent attorney. : : I have understood that law degree is required for that. : : Is this true and what kind of law degree is needed? : : (I'm not very familiar with US education system : : e.g. is it JD or LLM). : : How long the required "law degree" will typically last : : if you are working full-time ? : : I was hoping that it is possible to take something like : : 1-year program (maybe LLM) if you have Master degree : : in some other field. : : Thanks, : : deng : Dear Deng, : There are two admissions to practice before the USPTO. Both require the taking and passing of the Patent Bar. There are technological qualifications for non lawyers who become patent agents when they pass. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 3008 Johnson Ave., New York, NY 10463 : 7185430266, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : Reality Check®

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