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[Alex1969]

I have a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Univ. of Waterloo (one of the top programs in Canada), Master’s in Physics from a top Russian school..... presently have a tenure-track faculty position in an undergraduate university in Canada.... 36 y.o.....thinking of quitting academia....

What are my chances (if any) to get  a position of scientific advisor/ technical consultant /patent examiner/ patent agent in US law firms or corporations?

As a Canadian citizen I qualify for a so-called TN work visa  under NAFTA which is very easy  to get (no paperwork, no employer petitions, etc). But will employers even bother to take me seriously?

Will appreciate any comments or advice. Thanks!!!

[Wiscagent]

One approach would be for you to become a Canadian patent agent while you’re still in Canada.  That might help you to get a patent-related job in the US of A.

Canadian patent agents are unique (among non-US patent agents) in that they may prosecute cases before the USPTO.  The US and Canada have a reciprocity deal for patent agents / attorneys.

[IPLVR]

Alec, I am Canadian on a TN-1 in the States working in patent law.

First of all while it is easy to get the visa you should know that you cannot be admitted to the patent bar on a TN-1.  The H1-B is what is necessary and this not easy to obtain.

I would try becoming a Canadian patent agent first and then you could go to the US.