Failed the patent bar for a third time. Never in my life have I felt as dumb as I do when I take that test. I keep scoring 63%- I hate having to take the test again more than anything else in the world. (And having to pay each time). Anything I should do differently? Any words of encouragement?

Happy 2017 everyone!! How's everyone feeling?

Another week of models and bottles... And by that I mean excel models and bottles of 5 hour energy

Is Bumble spotlight/premium/boost worth it?

Thoughts on Citi's Leveraged Portfolio Group at the Analyst level? I'm curious if anyone has additional details on the group for an Analyst spot. What does the group focus on in terms of work, what are hours like, decent exit Ops, interview process etc? I'm currently an Analyst in an industry specific Corporate Banking group at a competitor of Citi so I have experience underwriting HY transactions and portfolio management.

Any F fishes want to hang out at the dock and go boating over the weekend?

Hi Fishes !!!

I'm looking for a job referral for an entry level project management and market research job profile. I have 10 months of experience and available for immediate joining.

What are your thoughts on Hult International Business School? I heard EYers can get their MBA through them for free virtually.

I have 2 offers from Myntra (Associate-M1) and Coinswitch (Business finance analyst) at 1.5 YoE.
Myntra :15.5 base +1.5 joining + 7 stocks(4 years) + relocation
Coinswitch :15.5 base + 1.5(joining+retention) + 2 performance bonus paid yearly.
Which would be a better choice ?

Hello everyone..... is any PE company hiring only remote?
Thanks for the info...

Hey - any Canadians (valid citizenship or permanent residency) here with valid work experience (post education 2+ yrs) with Unity developing VR applications for the Oculus? Looking to fill some positions. DM if meeting the criteria - sorry no recruiting agencies or consult firms. Thanks

Business Development Manager for a Biotechnology Company, 1 YOE $90k base, $120k OTE in a Low COL area

Any good PM roles open? By good, I mean focused on PM activities and not covering down for unrealistic sales promises. Rapidly hitting my limit at my current org.

What is a suitable Junior Brand Designer salary in NYC? I told company that I wanted 75-78k in my first interview but wondering if I low-balled it. Heading into 2nd interview next week. If I make it all the way, is it weird to change the range?

How to get a Biotech job in abroad?? Experience is needed?? Am 2017 passed out student is there any sponsorship??

Hi Sharks,

Looking for referrals
Skillset - Tableau, sql, alteryx
Y.o.e - 5 yrs
Serving notice period (65 days left)

Best cards in Canada for points?

Any info on how UK or Europe comp for google compares to US. Particularly interested in L4-7 biz ops and product manager

Any good recommendations for patent industry magazines with regular print editions? too much of my keeping up to date is by blogs.

Has anyone regretted going in-house as patent counsel? If so, were you able to successfully transition back to a firm?

I’m a patent pros. paralegal working in bio/chem at my firm, 26 yo with an MS in Chem at 100k and a 115 hr billable req.
After the mental beat down that was grad school, I’m happy to have straightforward tasks and mentally coast, but my attys want me to start studying for the patent bar asap.
I like where I’m at and I know that once I start down the tech spec/agent/attorney path, it’s going to be full speed. How long do you think I can/should stay in this position before starting to study?

Any recommendations for a document management system that automatically saves emails into the proper folders?

Has anyone on here ever requested redaction of a filed application? I'm looking to redact a few paragraphs of a provisional application.

What would you say the going rates are for (i) non provisional application drafting and (ii) office action responses?

Where the best way to process POA for a large number of patent applications?

Is it to get a form 82 signed and attach it to different transmittals for each application and file separately in each case? Is there an easier way?

Would patent folks out there use software that digitizes an office action? That is, the UI will link to all the cited art in the office action and will highlight cited paragraphs of the art.

What do y’all use to draw informal figures? I currently use powerpoint but am curious if there are more efficient ways. What have you found most efficient/convenient?

What do folks find most frustrating about patent prosecution? Drafting, OAs, client relations, other?

For me, I dislike drafting the spec to explicitly recite the basic things it does, eg, server talks to client to do <basic action>.

Taking the patent bar in a week and it’s been so tough studying while working. I’m so behind in my hours this month, and my firm (midlaw, IP only) was pretty clear that they expect my hours to stay on track this month regardless of the exam. I don’t know how I’m going to get through this week and then make it through 6 hours of testing. Please tell me the afternoon session is easier than the morning session, like some others have said 🙏🏽

If a client asks law firm A to transfer a couple of patent prosecution cases to law firm B, does law firm A need to deliver all relevant documents to law firm B? Can law firm B just submit POA and access all the files via Private Pair? Thank you

What are the pros and cons of the following IP boutique firms: Finnegan, Fish, Banner Witcoff, Oblon, Knobbe?

Does anyone’s practice also include patent lit? I’m thinking of switching from prosecution to litigation (my firm has separate lit and pros practice groups). If you practice patent lit, is there anything that you dislike about it/anything you wish you would have known earlier?

In what order do you draft a patent application? I know the official answer is “it depends.” But what do you find yourself do most often? For me, it’s claims —> drawings —> spec.

What do hiring partners (or HR in in-house) generally think about a lateral that are in the middle of a part-time MS degree program (STEM MS program)?

Just curious: how much time would you bill for on prepping instructions to a FA for a response? Feel free to break down by how long you’ve been practicing, complexity, or any other factor you think is relevant.

Any insight into life as a patent agent with stern Kessler? Are there directors to avoid in the chemistry area?

How many billable hours do people in prosecution tend to average each month? I’ve gone through waves of feeling like my billable hours requirement is reasonable to feeling like I’m drowning and can’t possibly do it for that long.

Any tips on starting a solo patent law firm from working in Biglaw? Worth it?