Thoughts on working as a patent attorney at the PTAB?

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Overall, patent jobs with the government are great gigs (USPTO, ITC, DOJ, etc). Great WLB, lots of flexibility to WFH, and most administrations don’t really pay much attention to patents (so it’s a fairly Trump-proof gig). But note that it’s a huge pay cut. Even the highest paid gigs in DC, around $191k, are way lower than in big law. But depending on your financial situation and what you want out of your career, the pay cut could be worth it.

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Considering the recent RTO and other Trump shakeups, maybe hold off on this idea for a few more months. But if you live close to a regional patent office, there may soon be a number of openings caused by this recent shakeup.

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