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 🙏🏽

I am an Indian CPA and pursuing my level 2 Cfa. I have worked with family office and Swf and have relocated to Vancouver. Any tips on where to begin my job search

Do Citius HR dont respond/ignore if not selected ?
Or does that mean i am on Hold?

What is the salary range for b2 in Wipro?

Hello Fellow Fishes! I have been recently offered a role at Zs, can anybody share their experience with the global Learning & Development team? I am from a Management Consulting firm

What is the brand perception of Monitor in APAC vs EYP and S&?

Asking because I've seen a lot of MD slander by US folks but was wondering if the brand has been equally diluted in the APAC region.

Is there any different in terms of work, prestige and pay?

Would appreciate if any Singapore employees could chime in!

For those that are maxing out their 401(k)s, Roths, etc, what percentage(s) are you contributing every pay? Please list % and salary for reference.

What is the future of scrum master in India? What's the scope, is there any saturation level or package limitation?? What could be the next lead role?? what's maximum CTC anyone held being Scrum Master as per market standard??

Has anyone been able to get the LVxNike sneakers today?

Hey fellow Disney Lovers,

I generally have a few lessons in which I can use Pixar shorts to teach students how to identify and discuss literary signposts, how to identify and explain the development of theme, character traits, and other narrative elements. What are some of your favorite shorts? I am trying to incorporate activities where my students get to choose their own clips for independent practice with these skills and need a variety to draw from.

Anyone have a salary range for Head of Business Affairs in NY?

Hi people,
I am trying to convert Sfdx form to Mdapi form using github actions workflow such that whenever Sfdx form is being committed into the repository it should be converted automatically to Mdapi form.

Any help would be high appreciated !

I took Amazon assessment for FA role. After I took the technical questions, it directly took my to survey page and skipped the behavioral questions. Did anyone experience that or whether they evaluate the candidates based on their performance before moving to next section?

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

Does anyone find an attack on the Examiner’s prima facia showing of obviousness a lot more effective than distinguishing each and every prior art reference.

I recently underwrote a reply to final. Didn’t even bother with the references since I just got the case. Overcame the rejections.

Can anyone comment on how effective this is?

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.

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.

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

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>.

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

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?

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?

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

Hi, are there any women-owned patent firms in the SF Bay Area that focus on patent prosecution in computer technologies? Thanks!