Re: Question for Mr. Auslander & Mr. Ivey from Aspiring Patent Attorney

Subject: Re: Re: Question for Mr. Auslander & Mr. Ivey from Aspiring Patent Attorney

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: : I am an engineer and recent law grad working to become a patent attorney. I have been working as a law clerk for a plaintiff's (products liability) firm for the last few months. I am considering a couple of associate positions, however, neither are I.P. related. Practically all of the I.P. opportunities I have found require at least 1-2 years of legal experience or specifically patent experience. : : After a year or two, will my chances of being hired as a patent law associate be better after working as an associate practicing employment law or working as a patent agent? I'm assuming I'm better off with the legal experience, but I can earn more as an engineer than what I've been offered for the agent and associate positions. : : Can you offer me any advice here? : : : Dear Mr. Echele, : There is no set rule. If you have the skills then one way or another things will work out. I started out as a general practicioner, my best friends were practicing with a top patent firm. They told me about patents. They gave me books and I studied for the exam and then started practicing patent law. : I never worked for another lawyer. : My classmates from law school sent me business, good business. : 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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