The Who's, What's, When's, and Where's of the Patent Bar Exam
What's the Patent Bar exam for?
So, you're thinking about taking the Patent Bar Exam? Maybe you've already decided to apply - or maybe you're interested in finding out a little more about it? Well, you came to the right place.
The first piece of advice: if you have any interest in becoming a registered Patent Practitioner, pursue your dream until you achieve it. Broadening your career opportunities is always a wise move.
Even if you're not sure writing and prosecuting patents is your ultimate career goal, you may still want to consider taking this exam. Having credentials as a Patent Practitioner will convey a sense of respect, motivation and prestige to future employers. It is definitely the sort of accomplishment that will give your resume an edge.
As you are probably aware, patents are a prime commodity for virtually all biotechnology and engineering corporations. A scientist or engineer who is also a registered Patent Practitioner will be perceived as a valued asset to the company. This holds true no matter what position you might apply for in the future.
Who may take the Patent Bar?
As you probably already know, the interesting thing about the Patent Bar exam is that you do not need a law degree to take it. Instead of an education in law, the requirements are geared toward having the proper technical background. The technical background requirements can usually be satisfied by obtaining at least a Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering based field. The USPTO looks for particular degrees within these subsets.
Review the Patent Bar Requirements to determine exactly what the qualifications to sit for the exam are.
If you meet the requirements for the Patent Bar Exam, the next step is to apply. You may download the official Patent Bar application from the Office of Enrollment webpage on the USPTO's official site.
When to take the Patent Bar?
Once you decide roughly when you want to take the exam, you should figure out your "plan of attack". After you apply and have been accepted, a 90-day window period is triggered. Depending on your schedule, 90-days may not be enough time for you to prepare for and pass the Patent Bar exam.
For this reason, you may want to consider studying before you fill out your application and send it in. We suggest you complete at least most of Step II of our strategy if you decide to use the PES-System Patent Bar Review Course.
Where do the Patent Bar Questions Come From?
Over the course of a couple centuries, the U.S. Constitution exploded. Branches of the government were established ... more laws, rules and statutes were written. From the Department of Commerce sprung the Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) and not to be outdone by any other government agency, the PTO decided they needed their own set of laws and rules and a manual to help explain them.
Thus, the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (known as MPEP) was born. This monstrosity of a manual (well over 3,000 pages in length) contains all the details to writing and prosecuting a patent. All Patent Practitioners must know the golden laws and rules within the MPEP. And this is what you must learn to pass the Patent Bar exam. It is our goal to steer you in the right direction and to make overcoming this hurdle as painless as possible.
Review the PES-System Patent Bar Review Course to learn how you can pass the exam with less frustration.
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