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'll pick the independent claims, but I'll pick the wrong independent claim to build the claim set around. A partner usually spends 20-45 minutes reviewing my OA replies, and I usually have one round of accepting their edits, then sending back for their final review before sending it to the client. normall?

Chances the BA.2 Variant will push back return to office date plans?? Currently set to return to client site for the first time next week.

I’m new to the immigration practice, and recently submitted an I-129 for 15 H-2B landscape workers. I knew the deadline would be close, but I convinced the client that we could take the chance. The cap count was reached after we submitted, so no approval. Is there any other avenue to bring over those workers or is he screwed?

So classic that this bowl has become client service people asking HR-type questions. Let us have our own space!

I was interviewed for Angular. In JD it was mentioned Angular + Node.
I was told it's a second shift project, with MEAN technology stack.
Client is AT&T.
Anyone having idea about this?

Tips for documenting requirements during a BPR/TPR? (this is my first project)

Is this a good point?
When evaluating the IRR of a new project, the corporate tax rate falling from 35% to 20% really only helps by 1.5-2.5% points. Therefore, it won’t change inv decisions that much

How soon you can change project in bny Mellon technology? Whom to contact for project change?

That client that sends you everything “for your review” even though certain things are purely business documents and don’t need a review… What’s your typical approach/response?

Crown Social, in Seattle, is looking for a highly conceptual freelance (with full-time option) designer to dive in (this week preferably) on a new campaign for our Amazon client. Interested?

I have offers from below, help me choose best in these. Skill consultant, yoe 6.8

EY GDS - in pipeline 19 fix+1.9 var (my preference due brand name and wfh as of now and low cost of living in noida)

Iris -19 lpa 18.3 fix (behind ey GDS) -direct client onboarding

Cognizant consulting - 19.5 fix + 1 lac var (gurgaon more expensive) EY Cognizant

What is loan staffing project and non loan staffe project? Pros n cons for both?

How do firms handle export control rules compliance for inbound disclosures for new filings?
Do you make the determination of export control classification number (ECCN) yourself based on each inbound disclosure? Do you ask the client to provide the ECCN, if they know it? Do you play ostrich? Or something else?

Can someone refer me in Accenture. I am currently working as Process Leader with 9 years of experience in project management and process management.

So physically and mentally tired, I don't know how long I can keep up with work anymore. Told my senior management that I'm burning out, only to be blessed with another secondment. I now have two going at the same time, plus other client work, new business work, and managing scroundels.

I have an offer from Wipro for apple account as Lead Engineer (Site Reliability Engineer). Can anyone tell me how the project is for apple account? Does they have on-site opportunities for Wipro emplo… more

What are the most lucrative industries to move into from Tech? Is the transition easy?

I left bedside nursing and the hospital 2 years ago. I don't feel guilty about it and honestly this pandemic
has convinced me to never return.

Anyone going to the security/privacy conference in DC this week?

How much does it cost to buy into Big 4 as a partner?

This bowl is 💀

As an MBB consultant looking to move into industry, should I expect to take a pay cut? The roles I’ve come across so far seem to for less pay than I make now

I recently left EY to take up a very senior role at a Tech firm. Feel so much better and happier. The firm has already given me a parking space in Canary Wharf, a brand new S22 Ultra, S Watch 5 Pro, S8+ Galaxy Tab and my own corner office 😊

Recently relocated to USA. Looking for a job in Private equity Accounting in California as Fund Accountant Manager. Any leads and also, how much salary should I expect?

Currently have Series 24, 7, 63,65

Currently work in a very unique Wealth Management ops role.

Getting paid 85k base with 40k in bonus plus about 35k~ in OT.

Money isn’t everything but in my late 20s it feels like the only thing important right now.

WLB is next to zero as 60hr weeks are the minimum as of late. Management feels like they are trying to push a few of us out. Was told not to expect much come year end for comp. Any suggestions on finding a new role/pay expectations?

Advice needed on handing in notice, I recently signed an offer letter and understand the screening process takes 4-6 weeks. I have a month's notice period and have agreed a preliminary start date in Feb.

I was planning on not handing my notice in until the checks had been completed so its all secured (not that I think I will fail any checks), but apparently I need a reference from my current employer not previous ones. Can't really do this without handing in notice can I?

Mod suggestion: how about a weekend thread of wins / losses for the week and lessons learned + ideas for the week ahead?

It's that time...🦃

What's one thing you're super grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

Drop it below! 👇

Anyone from Deloitte in Houston have issues with their cell phone in the office? The place is like a giant intermittent faraday cage…

Where do you like to go in person clothes shopping? Which stores? (I.e., ponce, Atlantic station, Lenox, etc.)

i have 3 offers for Software Engineer profile from Thales , Fidelity International and Jio Private Ltd. Which should i join?

New investor here, should I sell my one singular Tesla stock(114% return) and look at some smaller stocks?

If you’re new to TX - how long and how did you get your DL & car registration? Appointments aren’t available until 2023… any tips?

Hi Guys, Can anyone please let me know howz the M4 band in LTI and what are the responsibilities mainly.

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

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.

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

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>.

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

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?

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?

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?

Any recommendations for free or reasonably priced CLE courses for patent prosecution?