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Does anyone have an opinion on what is better for in-house roles? Having a BS in EE with an MBA or having a BS and a MS in EE?

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It seems like the biotech field is in a slump right now for entry-level life sciences patent prosecution. Even with my JD and M.S. in biochemistry (both received in 2025), every firm seems to want at least … more

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How is the lateral market for CS/software/AI patent prosecutors?

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How bad is the life science patent attorney market right now? What firm/boutique and location are most of the jobs?

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Is there any hope for the future of patent prosecution compensation? Most of us are drafting applications for the same amount we charged in 2020 ... or 2015 ... or 2005.....

Would PERA / PREVAIL passing have an im… more

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Can anyone compare working at Kilpatrick and Greenberg Traurig in patent prosecution? Would you recommend one over the other and why?

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Got laid off today, am50 law firm. they kept on hiring people and the work ran out. any leads on remote jobs for biotech tech specs?

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What stem major is the most popular one for patent protection?

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Which firms allow for remote for patent agents?

I'm a life science patent agent. I love my current firm, but the work is dwindling and I'm terrified of being let go for not meeting hours. We&#… more

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Highly Experienced Corporate IP Paralegal Seeking Remote, In-House Opportunity.
IP Paralegal with 20+ years of corporate & law firm experience seeks remote, in-house role. Expertise in patent/trade… more

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I feel clients nowadays prefer to hire their own in-house or at least a consultant to gatekeeping the patent prosecution. Is this the trend? Will this jeopardize patent prosecution in big law firms wh… more

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Second year patent agent,

I only billed 110 hours last month (new billable year started 12/01). I'm supposed to be billing 1700 a year and 4 months in at a new job. Am I going to get asked about th… more

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How long did it take for you to get the right work product? For example, I'm a 2nd year patent agent and even when doing replies to NTFMP to trigger RRQ, i won't pick the right claims. I'… more

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I got a pip last week. how is mobility for associates from skgf? Does this firm carry any weight? I've had an absolutely awful experience here. the firm is completely toxic and management is even … more

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Broad question I know, but what’s life and pay like at boutique and smaller patent firms in HCOL markets (e.g., DC, LA, NYC, SF)? Also curious about the same in smaller markets if anyone has data/info… more

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How long does it take to draft a 5-pager pre-appeal brief? Is it fair to estimate a little longer than an office action reply or should I block off more time?

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I was wondering if there's an alternative or better way to get a tech spec position to break into patent law.

PhD: T20 in genomics/bioinformatics

Masters: T50 in biochemistry

BA: City University in bio

I've t… more

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In general, what is your firm’s expectations in terms of efficiency (billable versus billed) for experienced patent agents? Is there a general % where they are expected to be above?

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I’m looking to hire outside counsel to help draft patent applications related to AI and robotics. If interested, message me your CV/profile, a couple representative publications in the space, and your… more

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Any good AI services for claim charting?

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Im a junior attorney with only a bachelor's in bio struggling (fighting for my life) to get a position. I have my reg number and a year of experience but I can't get anything/interest with my … more

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How much of a prosecution role just pushing emails? Lately, I have been sending out a lot of emails re: deadline reminders, formalities, assignments etc. it feels like 50% of the job is sending out em… more

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How is GT? Every post in ny big law or big law describes GT as an absolute hell hole. I have 8+ years of experience as a patent agent and I'm about to finish law school. How bad is the senior asso… more

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I took a step back from private prarice (12yrs patent pros.), after feeling burned out, to take a job at the USPTO. The comp at the USPTO is not sustainable and not at all fulfilling.

I am in the Rale… more

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Hi! I am trying to make the switch from being a legal secretary to a patent agent.

Has anyone here successfully done something similar, or entered patent agency field without having work experience in engineering or other sc… more

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Dechert, GT, Dentons, Ballard Spahr, or Wolf Greenfield. Bio pros career. would like to go to law school for free. 2 years of experience so I've had the initial breaking in period.

Any firms looking for juniors? Any leads are much appreciated. Thank you!

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Hi there,
I recently passed by patent bar. I have a masters degree in Biochemistry. I am looking for a patent prosecution position. However I am told that it’s very difficult to get a job in patent pro… more

Best study program for passing the patent bar?

How do you manage the non-paying clients? We still owe them our attorney duties but can we use a collection agent?

What might be the consideration when your client wants to change entity status from undisclosed to a small entity?

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I’m an agent considering law school. I would only do it if I can make it work part time. My firm is willing to let me go reduced hours during law school. For anyone who has been through this, what bil… more

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How does your firm calculate origination for prosecution work? From some brief discussions with colleagues, it seems that the amount can vary wildly. I am interested to see what others think is a re… more

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Anyone have insight on Husch patent pros group? Is it hard to hit billables? Pay for class of 2017? Thank you!

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Any patent prosecutor transitioned to patent litigator? Do you enjoy it or regret it?

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Which technology field, do you think, is the hottest one for patent prosecution now? Which one would be the hottest in the next 10 years?

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Anyone else super concerned about AI and what the profession is going to look like in 5-10 years or even less. Interested to see what folks think and whether anyone thinks AI is going to drive down th… more

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I feel like I'm going crazy. I switched from a very good patent pros firm to a good litigation firm that only does pros as a loss leader. When I got here I noticed things on the pros side were a… more

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Hi all, what’s a reasonable deal for a non-equity partner with a 5 million dollar book and an 80% realization?

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Thoughts on Wolf Greenfield?

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