What’s a picture claim in the context of life sciences?

Hi,
Does anyone know the interview process for Hisense? I couldn’t find anything online. @Hisense

A team of 2 starting a very niche consulting firm want me to join and lead the first engagement. I’m very confident in them & the product/market fit. Do I ask for an ownership stake?

How does recruiting for Tech (FAANG) work?

Hey Fishes

I have asked for location transfer recently, can anyone help me approx when it'll be completed? How much time?

Have to pick between 2 options for a 4-night trip with my SO - Punta Cana or Aruba? Which has the best beaches for relaxing and a decent/nice local vibe?

How is the Deep Learning specialization on Coursera?

I have completed 1.2 years in accenture as a salesforce tester and completely interested towards security..Is there any chance to change the domain within same company with proper skillset and certifications.

I lateraled from a small firm to regional big law last year. I was told that my offer was commensurate with class year (5th year). The firm recently increased first year salary, with a 5% increase for all other attorneys. My original salary was equal to the new first year salary. The difference between my new salary and a first year is now $10k. I think it is fairly obvious that the hiring partner was not truthful with me. How would you address this? Is another lateral move my only option?

What responsibilities should a litigation associate have by their second year?

Do you think we’ll ever travel again or will we be remote forever?

EY India folks - are you allowed to take up GDS assignments? Like wise is GDS also allowed to take up India assignments?

Hey folks, what is the average salary for a Financial Planner role in India?

Can we extend the notice period in Tcs for 2 weeks?

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Hi Fishes,

I got an offer from PwC. The joining date that I had agreed from my side was 2 June. But I don't know that even in probation the NP is 90 days (it was mentioned in the release doc as 1 month but I didn't take that screenshot as proof). I told the whole issue to my recruiter and she sent a confirmation mail stating that she will revise my joining date by 90 days without issue. Is there any chance they can revoke the offer? I have put down my papers already.

Looking for a beach volleyball partner/group to play with at least twice a month - intermediate level. Anybody interested or knows somebody that knows somebody?

Anyone live in the Ventura building on the UES? Thoughts?

I’m looking for a tool that allows me to search for text in Office Actions and responses. For example, is there a way to search for ‘written description’ or ‘improper Markush’ issued by Examiner John Smith? Does something like this exist?

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

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

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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?

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?

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>.

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?

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 🙏🏽

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

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

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

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?

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