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Study Smarter. Pass the Patent Bar Exam Using the Review Course with Even Better Tools.
2023 PES System Patent Bar Review.
New Platform. New Features.
Updated for the AIA, PLTIA, Hague Agreement, and New Exam Notices Post October 13th, 2021. Based on the the 9th Edition, Revision 10.2019 MPEP.
“I found PES’s patent bar review course to be a great value and would recommend it. I passed the patent bar exam last week after five months of intensive studying using the Patent Education Series review materials. I had no previous practical experience with or knowledge of intellectual property law or patent prosecution.”
Our clients come from all over the globe, including the following establishments:
Quick Stats
ACTIVE LEARNING RESULTS IN HIGHER PASSING RATES
Answering practice questions is one of the best ways to boost retention when learning new and complicated material. That’s why we offer more questions than any other course.
Questions are split up between our Patent Training Workshop, Workbook Quizzes, Quiz Decks, and PatExam Engine practice questions.
No other course is more up-to-date or incorporates more active learning strategies.
Further Stats
100%
Risk-Free Guarantee
We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for any reason. In addition, after you enroll, if you attempt the exam before the 12 month enrollment period ends and don’t pass it we’ll add on 6 months to your subscription. Just send us the official USPTO notice of failure within 30-days of taking the exam to get this extension. You are eligible for this extension even if you do not complete the course.
20
Years of Experience
Our company was created in 2001, so we have 20+ years of experience helping people pass the Patent Bar exam and start a career in patent law. Our free and paid courses have helped thousands of individuals navigate a career in patent law.
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Lisa Parmley: Patent Practitioner
Created and overseen by an actual patent practitioner with a first and last name along with a registration number from the USPTO. Be wary of any course that does not list this information. Several courses currently on the market will try to con you into thinking they are created by an actual patent practitioner when they are most definitely not.
Recent Client Successes
“I’d give especially high praise to the video courses”
Thanks for your excellent prep course … it’s absolutely the reason I was able to study effectively and pass the test. I liked the online format, I found the material very effectively replicated the feel of sitting the exam, and I appreciated that your replies to my emails were always prompt and helpful.
I’d give especially high praise to the video courses, and the PatExam system was excellent practice compared to other courses I tested out …
Kat
“I Found PES’s Patent Bar Review Course to be a Great Value and Would Recommend It”
“I passed the patent bar exam last week after five months of intensive studying using the Patent Education Series review materials. I had no previous practical experience with or knowledge of intellectual property law or patent prosecution. PES’ Patent Training Workshop was a good starting point to get an overview of the MPEP before delving into the details. The topic exams helped me fully understand the topics covered while allowing me to get accustomed to the format of the actual test questions. The PatExam engine helped me develop the stamina and confidence to take the actual test … I found PES’s patent bar review course to be a great value and would recommend it.”
Meenal Deshmukh
“Responsible For My Pass On My First Time Taking the Exam!”
“I just got a preliminary pass result today after using your program exclusively to prepare! It was really helpful in getting a handle on all of the material. The guidebooks and workbook quizzes were especially helpful. I didn’t have much patent experience going into preparing, so I had a lot to learn. The topic exams and simulator sessions were helpful in getting a sense for timing and practicing searching the MPEP and remembering where stuff is.
… the program was hugely helpful and definitely responsible for my pass on my first time taking the exam! Thanks!”
David Lee
HOW MUCH IS REGISTRATION AS A PATENT AGENT OR PATENT ATTORNEY WORTH TO YOUR CAREER?
It’s hard to say for sure, but it’s definitely worth a whole lot more than the price of enrollment in our course!
All plans come with a 14-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.
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Online Course (12 Months Access)
$597.00
Full Online Access
Gain access to the entire online course updated for post-October 13, 2021 exams for 12-months. Does not automatically renew. Extensions are available at a reduced rate for clients who need more time.
+ Payment Plan Option
$165.00 x 4 Months ($660 total over 4 months)
Hard Copy + Online Course (12 Months Access)
$997.00
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Access the entire online course for 12-months + MPEP Edition 9/Revision 10.2019 print materials ready for post-October 13, 2021 exams. Print materials typically shipped out within 3 business days.
More Client Success
“The Program Was Fantastic”
“I passed! … The program was fantastic, and it provided more than enough material. It was nice to be able to tailor it to my needs too. Since I need a lot of repetition to remember things, I did all of the practice questions, which I found drove home the concepts and organization of the MPEP the most, twice over 3 weeks. So for me, the practice questions were the most helpful. But for other people, maybe reading the rules themselves over and over helps them more, and the guidebooks were great at clearly and neatly organizing the massive amount of material.
Thanks again for making the last test of my life (really hoping so badly that’s the case) go so smoothly, and good luck with the program going forward!”
Dominic Y.
“Highly Recommended!”
“The review course was very helpful. Thanks to the materials, quizzes and exam simulator, I passed on my first try. The study plans were extremely helpful for planning and organizing my schedule. Lisa, the founder, was very kind and supportive during the entire process. Highly recommended!”
M. Valentin
“Very Well Thought Out and Organized Course”
“This is a very well thought out and organized course. The materials are up to date, well vetted for relevance, and the PES staff was extremely helpful when it came to answering my questions about the exam and the materials presented. I would recommend this course to anyone thinking about sitting for the USPTO Registration Examination.”
Vincent J. Wegher P.E., Esq.
Simulated Questions Very Similar to Questions on Exam
“This course was extremely helpful to prepare for the patent bar, and thanks to the PES study materials, I passed on my first try! The course does a good job of stepping you through the basics and then testing you on each subject you’ve just studied, to make sure you were learning the material. At the end there is a large bank of simulated exam questions that felt very similar to the questions I saw on exam day.”
Dr. Michael S. Cordray, Ph.D.
Overview of the Patent Bar Exam
In order to practice patent law as a Patent Agent or a Patent Attorney, you must pass the Patent Bar exam. Many test takers agree it’s one of the most difficult exams they’ve taken.
The Patent Bar is a 6 hour, 100 question, multiple choice exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass. The national pass rate hovers around 50% and reaches as low as the mid-30th percentile. The Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (called the MPEP) is the source for all the questions on the Patent Bar exam.
The MPEP is Not an Appropriate Learning Tool for Preparing for the Patent Bar Exam.
Here are a few facts about studying from the MPEP …
- It’s not an easy read. It includes long, drawn-out laws and rules, citations to the long-drawn-out laws and rules, and endlessly lengthy paragraphs.
- It’s well over 4,000 pages in length spread out over 29 major Chapters. Plus there’s even more material within the supplemental exam notices.
- Not everything in the MPEP is on the exam, but without help, you won’t know what’s tested and what’s not covered on the exam.
- It’s full of legal jargon. The authors of the MPEP do not include a glossary. None of the legal terms are explained.
Many Patent Bar candidates wind up drowning themselves in thousands of pages of legalese, becoming completely lost. As a result, they fail the exam (if they ever even attempt it at all). And they never pursue their dream of a highly lucrative career in patent law.
A Patent Bar review course will only help you prepare for this difficult exam.
The PES Patent Bar Review Takes You Through the Entire Process of Studying for the Exam
Don’t Waste Time Sifting Through the MPEP on Your Own.
If you’re like most, you probably don’t want to spend hundreds of hours sifting and flailing through the MPEP. It can years of grueling study if you choose this route. And that’s with at least part-time study each and every week.
That’s time you could have spent at a new job as a Patent Agent or Attorney (accumulating experience). Or time you could have spent doing something more enjoyable than preparing for the Patent Bar exam.
Save your valuable time with a translated, condensed and outlined version of the MPEP that focuses on the tested material.
The PES-System Patent Bar Review Course Pinpoints Exactly What You Need to Know to Pass
Here are a few benefits of studying with the PES-System:
Comprehensive, Active Learning Approach
Research studies show that active learning increases knowledge and retention
Follow a Proven 3-Step System for Passing the Patent Bar Exam
It’s important not to start out feeling overwhelmed.
That’s why the PES Patent Bar Review materials gradually increase in difficulty.
Step #1: Patent Training Workshop™
“I found this to be a very helpful introduction and a good mental preparation for all that is to come.”
This 12-hour video course is fully updated.
The Introductory Module is approximately 1 hour in length and helps provide you with the basics of patent law. Modules I – IX cover important topics (1 per video) spread out over 80+ short, focused videos.
Videos include diagrams, examples, and key points of each topic. Download PDFs of the slides for referecne.
Listen on the go …
You can also choose to listen in on the go from our private audio feed. Listen from your mobile device when you have a few spare minutes.
Step #2: Master the MPEP
“Your materials are perfect for someone who has no law background whatsoever. Your outline breaks down the MPEP and commonly asked exam questions/answers in plain English”
GUIDEBOOK TO PATENT LAW
Fully updated to include the currently tested 9th Edition, Revision 10.2019 MPEP changes + exam notices.
Learn the tested material with a condensed, easy-to-use version of the MPEP. All the information in the Guidebook is found under the same headings and subheadings as the MPEP.
MPEP EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES
Each tested section and sub-section of the MPEP is summarized.
Executive summaries drill down through each subheading of the MPEP reducing the amount of material to learn. Summaries are interspersed throughout the Guidebooks for maximum retention.
You can also click play to have the AI voice read them right on each Guidebook page if you’d rather listen than read.
There’s also a private audio feed you can download and listen to on your mobile device when you have a few spare minutes on the go.
MPEP FREQUENCY CHARTS
Hone in on the high-frequency topics.
There is so much material that can be tested on the Patent Bar it’s impossible to memorize it all. That’s why it’s crucial for you to know what to spend the most time on.
The tools in the program will be a tremendous help when it comes to focusing on what really matters.
WORKBOOK QUIZZES
Actively work through details of the MPEP leading to mastery of the material.
The details of the MPEP are difficult no matter how they are explained. If you reinforce them by actively doing something with that information you will only be more prepared.
That’s why the course includes interactive Workbook Quizzes. Each chapter of the Guidebook has a Workbook Quiz for you to complete.
QUIZ DECKS
Use repetition to help solidify the important, high-frequency MPEP facts.
Drill into important MPEP facts with repetition. Like flashcards, each card in a Quiz Deck focuses on only one specific topic. You fill in the answer. The software keeps track of the answers you get right.
Whether you answer it right or wrong, you’ll see the correct answer along with the MPEP reference (or supplement reference). Look up any incorrect answers to help solidify the material for you.
There are 8 decks in all with over 740+ questions total. You can try any of the decks as many times as you’d like. The cards (or questions) will shuffle each time.
Step #3: Practice Exam Questions
“Kudos on your test simulator; it is an excellent and indispensable tool for developing skills necessary to answer the USPTO questions.” – Michael R.
PatExam Engine™
Includes NEW questions prepared to help you learn the new material. The PatExam Engine™ runs online so you can access it from any device.
The software includes over 550 different PTO Exam questions pertaining to the currently tested laws and rules. The exam questions cover new topics like the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), Patent Law Treaty (PLT), America Invents Act (AIA), Subject Matter Eligibility (SME), New Trial Proceedings as well as time tested topics including Claims, Rejections, and the Specification.
Here’s a Detailed Look at the 2 Modes …
Strategy & Organizational Materials
Focus and stay on track so you pass the exam as quickly as possible. The training fits any schedule.
Patent Law Career Toolkit
The Patent Law Career Strategies PDF with accompanying audio walks you through every step of applying and securing your new job.
You’ll get tips for choosing specific employment opportunities, creating your resume and cover letter, interviewing, networking, and much more.
All the material is geared exclusively for those seeking jobs in patent law. Nothing like this exists anywhere else.
Client Successes
“A Cost-Effective, Efficient Way to Prepare for Successful Completion of the Patent Bar”
“Dear Lisa and Patent Education Series,
Thank you for working with me to help me pass the exam today … I am so happy I was able to succeed using your program and the personalized experience that I got with it.
The updates to the program are definitely worth it. The best part is the patexam engine. It is also impossible to pass without really learning how to best use the chapters of the MPEP, which the guidebook section teaches well.
I will always remember and recommend your course as a cost-effective, efficient way to prepare for successful completion of the patent bar.Thank you for designing a user friendly program that helped me pass the patent bar exam!! Cheers,”
A.C.M., Patent Agent
“Thank You For All Your Help!”
“I sat for the patent bar exam last week and passed! I passed after 3 months with your course. I had spent about 3 months using a different site but didn’t like how they presented the material. I failed using their material so started over with you. Much preferred the environment, and liked the larger number of quizzes and questions as it is how I learn most effectively, (a.o.t. reading, taking notes etc.). Thank you for all your help!”
Graham, Patent Agent
For Your Convenience, We Offer an Online Course and a Hard-Copy Course.
Choose what works best for you.
| ONLINE COURSE (12-month access) | HARD COPY + ONLINE COURSE (12-month access) | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Started Tutorials | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 Study plans | ✔ | ✔ |
| Patent Training Workshop (12 hrs) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 109 Workshop Quizzes | ✔ | ✔ |
| 250+ Glossary Terms | ✔ | ✔ |
| 29 Guidebook Chapter Breakdowns | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 Supplement Breakdowns | ✔ | ✔ |
| MPEP Chapter Rankings | ✔ | ✔ |
| MPEP Frequency Charts | ✔ | ✔ |
| Rule & Law Frequency Charts | ✔ | ✔ |
| MPEP Audio Summaries (12.5 hrs) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1,141 Workbook Quizzes | ✔ | ✔ |
| 293 Short Answer Quizzes | ✔ | ✔ |
| 742 Quiz Deck Questions | ✔ | ✔ |
| MPEP Search Document | ✔ | ✔ |
| 550+ PatExam Engine Topic Questions | ✔ | ✔ |
| Unlimited PatExam Simulator Access | ✔ | ✔ |
| Career Strategies PDF & Audio | ✔ | ✔ |
| Patent Law Job Toolkit | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lesson Plan + Checklists Print Format | ✔ | |
| 4-Set Guidebooks Print Format | ✔ | |
| Workbook Print Format | ✔ | |
| 3-Set Practice Exams Print Format | ✔ | |
| Price for 12 Months Access | $597 | $997 |
| ENROLL | ENROLL |
100% No-Risk Guarantee
Try any version of the course risk-free for 14-days. If any time before the end of the 14-day period, you are not fully satisfied, contact us for a full refund*. No questions asked.
In addition, if you attempt the exam within 12 months from enrolling and do not pass the exam, send us your failure notice from the USPTO within 30 days of your exam attempt and we will extend your online access another 6 months for free.
*Shipping costs for the hard copies are not included. In addition, we will need to subtract a 20% stocking fee if the books are not in a resaleable condition.
Client Successes
“Great Study Tool”
“PES was a great study tool for me. I became very familiar with the types of questions I would see on the exam. Thankfully my hard work payed off!
I spent 6 months preparing for the test. Average of about 8-10 hours of study per week. The last month or so was solely exam simulator, with two full length exams taken on the two days prior to the actual exam.”
SEK, Registered Patent Agent
“Perfect for Someone Who has No Law Background”
“Thank you for creating such great study materials for such a great price – I passed the exam on the first try! Your materials are perfect for someone who has no law background whatsoever. Your outline breaks down the MPEP and commonly asked exam questions/answers in plain English. The other course I ordered, xxx, simply regurgitated the dry MPEP – big waste of money. I will definitely recommend your study materials. Thanks again …”
Brett R., Patent Agent
Passed the Exam on the First Try With Only 1 Month of Study
“Hello Lisa: I don’t know how many “Thank you’s” I should say to express my appreciation. Due to a time conflict, I eventually only had one month to prepare for the Patent Bar. Your books helped me a lot and assisted me to pass this exam in the first try. Thank you.”
Boyuan Wang
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MOST POPULAR
Online Course (12 Months Access)
$597.00
Full Online Access
Gain access to the entire online course updated for post-October 13, 2021 exams for 12-months. Does not automatically renew. Extensions are available at a reduced rate for clients who need more time.
+ Payment Plan Option
$165.00 x 4 Months ($660 total over 4 months)
Hard Copy + Online Course (12 Months Access)
$997.00
FREE USPS SHIPPING (US ONLY)
Access the entire online course for 12-months + MPEP Edition 9/Revision 10.2019 print materials ready for post-October 13, 2021 exams. Print materials typically shipped out within 3 business days.
“Very Effective and Easy to Use”
“I passed the exam back in July and received my registration number shortly after. The interface you guys offer is very effective and easy to use. I couldn’t recall the details of the questions right after the exam, but I can say that following the guide was key to passing on exam day. I’ll be sure to recommend Patent Education Series to individuals at our firm interested in taking the Patent Bar. Many thanks to you and your team. Best Regards,”
Saul, Patent Attorney
“This Course is Well Worth the Money”
“I passed the exam at the first attempt! Thank you for the website. I found it to be very helpful and very well laid out. Following the lesson plan helped guide me through the MPEP chapters, and I found the explanations invaluable when trying to understand the legal phrases. Thank you for all the help. I think this course is well worth the money.”
Steven Burgess, Patent Agent
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I need access to the online course for longer than 12 months?
You may add to your subscription at any time from within your account at a reduced rate. We offer a 12-month extension for $297 for current clients.
Can I download the material in the online course?
The online course is completely online. The only downloads available are the MPEP and the Patent Training Workshop slides (both in PDF format). You will need an active Internet connection to access all the materials. If you need printed materials, we offer a hard-copy course.
The advantages of the online course are that you can study from virtually any device; laptop, desktop, smartphone, and there is a level of interactivity you cannot get from the hard-copy course. In addition, since there are no shipping fees and no costs to print the materials, it is offered at a much lower cost than the hard-copy course.
The final benefit is that we can update the online course immediately. If the Patent Bar is updated after you purchase the hard-copy course, we will not be able to ship out new materials to you. You will need to get the updates from within the online course (which you will have access to).
Is anything mailed out to me if I enroll in the online course?
The online course is completely online so nothing is mailed out to you. If you need printed materials, you will need to purchase the hard-copy course.
What do I need to know about the updates that took place on October 13th, 2021?
Exams scheduled post-October 13th, 2021 cover the 9th Edition, Revision 10.2019 MPEP + 6 exam notices. The print version of the course is based on Edition 9, Revision 10.2019 so you will have the currently tested material.
What do I need to know about the updates that will take place on September 19th, 2022?
The USPTO will black out testing from September 12th through September 18th. The examination through September 11 and beginning September 19, 2022 will cover the subject matter designated in the USPTO source materials. These are the same source materials used prior to September 11th. There are no changes to the source materials.
Is the online training mobile friendly?
Yes, the online training and quizzes work on many different types of devices including desktops, laptops, iPads & other tablets, iPhones, and Android devices. Specific Mobile Requirements include: Android 3.x or higher, iPad (iOS 5.x or higher), Windows Phone 7.5 or higher, Windows RT.
What are the details of the 14-day money-back guarantee?
If you enroll in the online course and find that it’s not for you, send us an email within 14-days letting us know you would like to return the program and we will refund your money.
If you enroll in the hard-copy course and need a refund then we will need you to send all the materials back to us before the 14-day period expires. If the materials are in resaleable condition, we will refund you 100% of your purchase price. If the materials are not in resaleable condition (i.e. tears, markings, folds in the paper) then we will refund your purchase price minus a 20% re-stocking fee. Shipping is not refunded.
Please note that you may also sign up to get a Free Trial Account. No credit card is required for a Free Trial Account and you will be able to try out every step of the online course as well as get started.
Is there a pass guarantee?
We offer you valuable tools and study materials to help you pass the Patent Bar exam. It’s up to you to put in the effort to use those tools to prepare yourself well for the exam. However, if you do take the exam before the 12 month enrollment period is over and you do not pass, we will extend your online access for 6 months.
Simply send us your official USPTO notice of failure within 30-days of taking the exam and we’ll add on an extra 6 months at no cost to you.