Study Smarter. Pass the Patent Bar Exam Using the Review Course with Better Tools.
2025 Fully Updated PES Patent Bar Review. Based on the currently tested 9th Edition 07.2022 MPEP + 3 PDF Supplements.
“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.”
MEENAL DESHMUKH, Ph.D.
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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
Registered Patent Practitioner
“This Review Course Helped A Lot”
“I still can’t believe it I made it. It was one of the hardest tests I have taken in my life. Study is very important. DO NOT try to just learn how to reply. There is a logic behind every question. The trick, at least for me, was to find the legal logic behind the questions. Also, very important to me (and this review course helped a lot) memorize how to search for the answers. I still feel the “wow” effect of passing it.”
Alessandro
Registered Patent Practitioner
“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
Registered Patent Practitioner
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Overview of the Patent Bar Exam —
You must pass the Patent Bar exam to practice patent law as a Patent Agent or a Patent Attorney. Many test takers agree it’s one of the most difficult exams they’ve ever taken.
The Patent Bar is a 6 hour, 100 question, multiple choice exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass.
The Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) is the major source for the questions on the Patent Bar exam.
Built to Overcome the Challenges of the Exam
The MPEP is not an appropriate learning tool for preparing for the Patent Bar exam.
Don’t Waste Time Sifting Through the MPEP on Your Own
National Pass Rate
It would take you hundreds of hours to sift and flail through the MPEP. That’s time you could have spent at a new job as a Patent Agent or Attorney (accumulating experience).
The national pass rate for the Patent Bar hovers around 50% and reaches as low as the mid-30th percentile. Many Patent Bar candidates wind up drowning themselves in thousands of pages of legalese, becoming completely lost in inferior study materials.
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.
Follow a Proven 3-Step System for Passing the Patent Bar Exam —
Step I: Patent Training Workshop™ Video/Audio Course
- Patent Law builds on complex fundamentals.
- Gain patent law expertise before reviewing the MPEP.
- Learn from easy-to-understand video or audio Modules, answer Quiz questions, and scan an in-depth Glossary of over 250 terms.
Step II: Guidebook to Patent Law/Workbook
- Review the Guidebook and master the tested material from the MPEP through text/audio summaries and outlines.
- Take interactive Workbook Quizzes to help you retain the material.
- Work through Quiz Decks to practice with a unique, online flashcard-like experience.
Step III: PatExam Engine™ Practice Exam Questions
- Answer exam questions from one of 40+ specific topics covered on the exam. 550+ exam questions are currently available.
- Take timed practice exams with the PatExam Engine™ Simulator question bank.
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.”
Patent Law is a Highly Complex Legal Field.
You need a primer on patent law before you jump into the details of the MPEP.
Don’t read another boring text on the topic of patent law. Take this interactive course, which is complete with 80+ videos, including diagrams, examples, and key points on each topic. Click on the video to start a sample video from the course:
VIDEO MODULES
An Introduction and nine modules cover the basics of virtually every area of patent law. The online Patent Training Workshop spans over 12 hours of instructional training in 80+ high-definition streaming videos.
Modules I—IX cover important topics (1 per video) in 80+ short, focused videos.
Videos include diagrams, examples, and key points of each topic. All videos include closed captioning.
SLIDE PDFs
All the slides from the video modules are included. You also have space to write in your notes if you would like to do so.
The slide PDFs are a good reference for you as you learn the fundamentals of patent law and progress onto the details.
QUIZZES
100+ simple quiz questions help you retain what you just learned from each module. Take quizzes with right/wrong answers relating to each topic. Increase your comprehension with instant feedback.
There is a quiz for each module in the Workshop. Aim to score at least 70% on each quiz before you move on to the next module.
GLOSSARY
Search the online glossary, which contains over 250 terms defined in plain English. It’s all right at your fingertips for easy reference.
Each glossary term includes the definition in text and audio format, a quick analysis table with details on the primary MPEP chapter, the workshop module where you can learn more, and tested laws/rules.
AUDIO PLAYER
You can also listen on the go from our private audio feed. When you have a few spare minutes, listen from your mobile device.
This has proven to be a massive time saver for many clients.
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 07.2022 MPEP changes + exam notices.
Learn the tested material with a condensed, easy-to-use version of the MPEP. The Guidebook contains all the information under the same headings and subheadings as the MPEP.
- Comprehensive. Includes all 29 Chapters of the MPEP, plus the heavily tested Prior Art Rejections, the America Invents Act (AIA), and new supplements.
- Outlines. Clear, easy-to-understand outlines. Key points are extracted and organized for each chapter and section of the MPEP.
- Concise. Cut out the untested material, so you only see what is most likely to be on the exam. Easy to navigate.
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.
If you’d rather listen than read, you can also click play to have the AI voice read them right on each Guidebook page.
There’s also a private audio feed you can download and listen to on your mobile device when you have a few spare minutes.
MPEP FREQUENCY CHARTS
Hone in on high-frequency topics.
There is so much material that can be tested on the Patent Bar it’s impossible to learn 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.
- Scored Questions. Fill-in-the-blank and true/false questions make up the scored quizzes.
- Short Answer Questions. Attempt short answer quizzes to master the material by putting it in your own words.
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 eight 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 on 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), and New Trial Proceedings, as well as time-tested topics including Claims, Rejections, and Specification.
PRACTICE MODE
Every topic is covered in practice mode. You can manually select the topics you want to answer, giving you complete control and vastly accelerating your learning. There are over 40 topics in total, including a mini-practice exam covering important AIA concepts.
You can receive instant feedback on your answer selection while in practice mode, allowing you to focus on your weak areas.
SIMULATED EXAM MODE
Take simulated exams with no feedback until the very end of the session. You will be given 50 random questions from the question bank and 3 hours to complete them.
The current version of the MPEP is included (in PDF format). You may switch between the MPEP and the PatExam Engine™ during both the topic and simulated exam modes.
The questions come from the topic exam mode. The simulated exam mode allows you to simulate the pace of the actual exam.
CRUCIAL EXTRAS
Strategy Materials
Focus and stay on track so you pass the exam as quickly as possible. The training fits any schedule.
MPEP Search Strategy
The detailed MPEP Search Strategy tutorial walks you through the details of using the MPEP on test day.
Checklists
Printable checklists help you stay on track. Use them to keep a hard copy of your scores so you can quickly see which areas you need to improve on.
Study Planners
Choose from detailed 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12-month study planners. The planners guide you through exactly what to do every day.
Program Tutorials
Short video walkthroughs take you through each step of the program along with best practices.
FUTURE SUCCESS
Helping You Start a Career in Patent Law —
Once you’ve passed the exam, we include extras to help make sure you’re prepared to work as a patent practitioner and get a new job as soon as possible.
PATENT LAW CAREER TOOLKIT
The Patent Law Career Strategies PDF, with accompanying audio, walks you through every step of applying for and securing a new job in patent law.
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.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING DISCOUNTS
Also, when you pass, just email us your USPTO pass notice, and we will give you a coupon for 30% off any of our Professional Development training. The list of training courses we currently offer include:
- Claim Drafting. Get a jump start on your career as a patent practitioner. Get a good grasp of claim drafting best practices before you ever start your first job.
- AI & Patent Law. Discover how new technologies in artificial intelligence intersect with patent law.
- Active Listening for Patent Practitioners. Active listening is crucial for effective communication between patent practitioners and their clients as well as coworkers.
- Robotics & Patent Law. Elevate your career with advanced knowledge in robotics and its intersection with patent law.
As you can see, we’re not just here to help you pass the Patent Bar exam, but to help you start a career in patent law.
For Your Convenience, We Offer an Online Course and a Hard-Copy Course.
Choose what works best for you. Here are the differences …
| ONLINE COURSE (12-months access) | HARD COPY + ONLINE COURSE (12-months 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 30% Off Professional Training | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | $1097 |
| ENROLL | CONTACT US |
Both Versions Include a 14-Day Guarantee
The online course is completely online so nothing is mailed out to you. The online course is interactive and not downloadable.
If you need printed materials, you will need to purchase the hard-copy course. Shipping is included in the upgrade price to those in the continental U.S.
Try either version of the 12-month training 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
“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.
Registered 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
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, xyz, simply regurgitated the dry MPEP – big waste of money. I will definitely recommend your study materials. Thanks again …”
Brett R.
Registered Patent Practitioner
Get Started Now. Choose Your Patent Bar Package
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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.
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 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.
What do I need to know about the updates that will take place on September 24th, 2025?
The USPTO will black out testing from September 18th through September 23rd. Beginning September 24th, 2025, the examination will cover the 9th Edition, Revision 01.2024 MPEP, published November 2024 + 3 exam notices. The PES Patent Bar review course is fully updated for the exams before September 17th, 2025. It will be fully updated for exams after September 24th well before the date it is tested.
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.