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 🙏🏽

For retired employees, should I educate them about money management and then give my business cards out? Or should i just pitch my services to them?

Are all PE fund associates back in the office 5 days a week or mostly just 3 days?

I’m working with a manager who likes to prioritize his ideas over strategic research, I want to be helpful because it’s very distressing to watch ideas being presented without the appropriate research, any advice?

No chatter in here about the shootout in Jersey City? That’s odd.

Can anyone suggest how can I save more tax at NTT Data ? My fixed CTC is 15 LPA

Looking for solid, affordable Airbnb or hotel options in SFO

I lost money in my post tax 401k. When i roll over post tax 401k to Roth IRA, do I get a tax credit for the loss?

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

Any recommendations for residential areas/ accommodations close to EY london office? Hate to commute🫠 starting soon!

32K Delta points + $55 in fees from JFK> Zurich roundtrip. Good deal or bad deal?

Looking to relocate to the Las Vegas area next year. Can anyone tell me an hourly rate range to expect for a CT tech with 5 years experience?

Hi all, I have been in social services for about 2.5 years now. Initially as a Case Manager and now a Care Coordinator. I currently make $25/hour while living in San Diego, CA. Does this pay seem fair to where I live/the job description?

Where do y’all work? I work as a consultant at a big four in San Francisco. Looking to move to phoenix but am trouble finding consulting firms that operate in the city. Any recommendations?

What's a fair amount of resignation notice to give when you are a C-level/executive committee member?

What are you doing for a retirement plan as an independent consultant? Solo 401K, SEP IRA, etc.? Any recommendations on where to open an account?

I am trying to land a role as a human resources business partner and I'm wondering which certification would be the best for me going forward. Phr? Shrm? Thoughts? Thanks!

Has anyone ever gone through the interview process at Citi for HR roles? I have a question

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

I do prosecution and am looking to lateral. Does anyone have recommendations on firms to consider, or ones to avoid? I’m flexible on location.

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

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

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

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

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

Any recommendations for patent prosecution practice management software for a small firm? Currently not using anything and want to be able to better manage and monitor associates.

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.

Bit of a niche topic: I’ve been in TS/SCI processing for a Science/Tech/Weapons analyst position with the CIA for 3 yrs since I finished grad school in chemistry, but CIA positions are sort of set it and forget it since they can take so long. I’ve since been focused on a Patent Attorney track and am with a firm that will support me taking the patent bar/law school. If I get through processing and go to the CIA for some time, do you think would I be accepted back into patent law later on?

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

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

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

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

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

Raise your hand if you received the “paul budnek” email today

First year associate thinking about making the just from medium sized reputable IP firm to In House. Started at said firm summer of 1L year as a law clerk/patent agent in May 2019, have worked through school and full time as associate since Sept 2021. Feeling very “stuck” in day to day work. Love the patent/IP space but drafting and pros w/minimal human interaction is getting very difficult. Thinking In House would be better, but not sure how much experience needed. Thoughts?

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)?

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?

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