I hate waking up on Monday morning and having 10 emails on my plate I need to respond to in 0.1. Yes I get an hour of billable credit (for now) in nearly half the time but I'm exhausted by the end of it 😭 and I'll be back to some of those matters later today so the timers are paused not closed out and rounded up. Just venting.

Anyone been successful negotiating the price of an apartment recently? Astoria apartment listed for $2k with a broker fee trying to get ~$1950.

A colleague told me today that Google separates Product Manager and Product Owner as two separate roles. I believe that one PM role is preferred in the industry and most modern software companies, especially FAANG companies, only have PMs. Just curious what others have experienced and if I'm correct in my assumption.

is harman connected service is calling back employees please let me know if any communication has came?

Looking to go back to school for software engineering any tips?

I'm a junior associate. A couple people have left my small firm and I'm now the lone associate at our main office. I've now been told I am "temporary senior associate or permanent or partner whatever that results in." Please send help. I'm just a baby attorney still.

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

Just found out 2 colleagues make more than me 4-8$ more! I have similar and more experience. I also handle the schedule and am considered the lead mri tech. How can I get what I am worth for the job I am doing?? Please help!

Are there any trademark lawyers or recommendations? Preferably familiar with IL law.

Recruiters- Are any of you hiring for Corporate law, tax, or any other interesting fields? I’m an admitted attorney in NYC. Thanks!

How bad is it to blow your first LSAT?

Thoughts on Wpromote?

What are the hours like for a program manager in the Bay Area?

See the George Floyd trial verdict will be announced in the next hour.

How are you counseling clients around this? Or, are you not counseling clients on this?

Curious to hear from the bowl.

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?

What's the slab for Manager Level 2 or Level 3 in Taxation? Does it crosses 30-32L?
YOE - 10+ Years

Hey Guys,

Just got off a call with Counselor. Got Differentiating with Progression to Senior 2
Is there any hike for Progression and how much will be the VPB

SL: Tech Consulting

TIA

How long does it take you to draft a patent application on average?

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 🙏🏽

A frustrated colleague asked for help with a difficult prosecution. I agreed to help. I just reviewed up the case and the examiner is combining NINE references. I think that’s a record for me. What’s your record for most number of references combined?

Do you work somewhere where quality is valued over efficiency? Where can I find this? In-house? Small boutique?

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?

Anybody know anything about Lerner David for patent pros? Culture, pay, hours etc? Mid level looking to lateral

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.

Having some severe Executive Dysfunction atm. I can't imagine that the patent attorney bowl here is short on the neurodivergent. Suggestions/tips/tricks/advice are all appreciated. I recently moved, bought my first home, got vaccinated, etc. - basically just a huge load of stressful events that are probably doing a number on my brain, but I also just can't seem to get on top of.

Please, if you're neurotypical, think thrice before posting - I'm not normal, and want help, not stress or dismiss

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

Prosecution associates - what are your hours looking like this year?

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

For those at small/medium patent pros boutiques, what is your compensation structure, billing requirements, and salary like?

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

Can anyone give me a how to for making a Request for Rectification under PCT rule 91.1? ISA is the US, filed with the USRO.

Subject matter eligibility "doctrines" .... lol amirite?

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

In prosecution, if a patent attorney does not try to remove prior art cited by an examiner (eg a 130 affidavit to assert an exception under102(b)(1)(A)), but instead makes arguments to overcome the art, may the attorney made an admission that bars removing the art later in prosecution. Just received such a transfer case, looking for options.

Patent prosecution or trademark prosecution? I have interest in both places but would love to hear the thoughts/experience of others.

Anybody know anything about Nicholson de vos Webster Elliott for patent pros? Culture, pay, hours etc? Mid level looking to lateral