Post: Becoming a Patent Agent

Posted by Mark, pooodar@yahoo.com, on 1/06/02

I am a PhD scientist currently doing research in a biotech
company, however I have recently become interested in the
possibility of becoming a patent agent. Is there anyone out
there who has gone through the transition from the lab to
practicing law who could tell me what to expect? What is the
market like for a PhD scientist with no patent experience? I
know of people who work as technical specialists while
working towards becoming patent agents. How difficult of a
transition is this? What does the work typically involve?
What is a typical salary and future prospects (with and
without a JD)? Thanks.

-Mark

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Becoming a Patent Agent, 1/06/02, by Mark.

Re: Becoming a Patent Agent, 1/16/02, by Jenn.

Re: Becoming a Patent Agent, 7/15/02, by Dan/Deana Reyburn.

Re: Becoming a Patent Agent, 12/31/02, by Flajann.

Re: Becoming a Patent Agent, 4/15/03, by Huey Dixon.

Re: Becoming a Patent Agent, 5/02/03, by TJY.

Re: Becoming a Patent Agent, 8/21/03, by anonymous.

Re: Becoming a Patent Agent, 7/23/07, by Cheryl.