Hello IntelPropForum,
I am a new user and I am seeking information and advice on becoming a patent agent.
I wish to pursue a career in becoming a patent agent (I'm not strongly considering becoming a patent lawyer currently).
This is my summarized educational and work background: I graduated with a GPA of 3.5 in Forensic Chemistry with a minor in French, work 3 summer internships (one was a National Science Foundation Program). In addition, I completed my first year in graduate school (PhD in Chemistry in the Physical Chemistry track) with a summer internship at the university before the beginning of the term.
My current situation as it stands is that I am terribly burned out and reached my limits in this program.
I have decided that I have two options to take:
1) I can switch over to the Master's Program and get the Master's Degree or 2) drop out of graduate school, find a job in industry and build a foundation for a technological background from there.
The reason why I decided on these two options is because I figured that either choice will help me look more competitive once I am ready (hopefully after passing the Patent Bar Exam) for the job market for Patent Agents. My issue is I don't know which choice is better or more recommended for me to take.
What is the best option to take, or what other options would you recommend that I should take?
I greatly appreciate any advice given!
I am a new user and I am seeking information and advice on becoming a patent agent.
I wish to pursue a career in becoming a patent agent (I'm not strongly considering becoming a patent lawyer currently).
This is my summarized educational and work background: I graduated with a GPA of 3.5 in Forensic Chemistry with a minor in French, work 3 summer internships (one was a National Science Foundation Program). In addition, I completed my first year in graduate school (PhD in Chemistry in the Physical Chemistry track) with a summer internship at the university before the beginning of the term.
My current situation as it stands is that I am terribly burned out and reached my limits in this program.
I have decided that I have two options to take:
1) I can switch over to the Master's Program and get the Master's Degree or 2) drop out of graduate school, find a job in industry and build a foundation for a technological background from there.
The reason why I decided on these two options is because I figured that either choice will help me look more competitive once I am ready (hopefully after passing the Patent Bar Exam) for the job market for Patent Agents. My issue is I don't know which choice is better or more recommended for me to take.
What is the best option to take, or what other options would you recommend that I should take?
I greatly appreciate any advice given!