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Patent Law Entry Level Jobs? Hi Guys, I am a recent college graduate with a BS in Biology and a minor in public health. I am currently applying for medical school and hope to start the following year. In the meantime, I am looking for work in a field that I can parlay into a career in case my medical endeavours don't pan out. I know that I do not want to go into research without an MD- so work as a lab assistant is a last resort. I would like to explore work in patent law and was wondering if anyone has suggestions for where I can find an entry level job (other than with the USPTO, which doesn't have opennings now) that will provide me with exposure to this field? Thank you!

Patent Law?? I am considering pursuing a career in patent law. I am currently a junior at the University of Michigan - Dearborn, working on a B.S.E. in mechanical engineering. I've done some research in the field of patent law, and I'm interested in what someone who is currently in the field has to say about it. I've read some articles stating that there is a high demand, and that the pay is good. I've also read some articles saying that it was somewhat of a high risk job. Is it a good career move? Will I be able to get a good, stable job after law school? Will there still be a demand for patent lawyers in the next 10 years? What are the work conditions? Will I need more than a bachelors in ME? ect. Any information you can give me would be appreciated. More on me: -My current GPA is 3.5 -I'm 19 years old -I am a very fast learner, and school isn't hard for me -I don't mind relocating after school -Salary is important to me, and I'd like to be making around $100k before I'm 30

What is the outlook for patent attorney jobs for the next few years? Do you feel that there is an unhealthy increase in the number of people practicing patent law? I am a senior mechanical engineer highly considering law school for the purpose of becoming a patent attorney. However, I do not want to spend three years and 100K+ if there is not a need for patent attorneys.

Patent Law: Job/Salary after graduation versus debt incurred? Hello, I am seriously seriously debating whether or not to go to law school and become a patent lawyer. Does anyone have any experience in this field that they could talk to? I believe I would be able to get in at least the top 20% at say George Washington in their IP program (I believe 3rd in IP law...but that doesn't matter as they are ~30 in national rankings). I would like to get a good idea of the salary, as I really don't want to incur the 130,000 in debt without being able to pay it off and at least live well off of my hardwork, and the job itself (intersting/boring/hate it etc.). One of the main reasons of concern for me is that of the recent economic downturn, the glut of lawyers, and thus the lack of any serious hiring going on. Thank you, Sam

Is patent law saturated? How competitive is the field?Should I work for a corporation or law firm for entry? I have a BSEE from great school and MSEE from a good school. I am currently working as an engineer at a large corporation. I am interested in going to law school part time to become a patent lawyer. I'm fascinated with new technologies, I'm an above average writer, and I am growing weary of corporate life of an engineer. Is patent law a good field? How hard is it to get a job? What type of hours would one typically work? Thanks!

How difficult and stressful is Patent Law? I'm a senior Mechanical Engineering student, and have always been interested in law school. I am not, however, too familiar with what a patent attorney deals with as far as stress and job difficulty go. Though I know they make a great wage, I'm far more concerned with the amount of stress and hours needed every day to be a patent attorney, and how much actual engineering is called upon (unsure how much I'd remember after a 3 year break!).

After 13 years of wasting my life in genetics and patent law, I am looking for a new career.? I possess a BS in Biochem. I passed the patent bar 5 years ago. I do not have a PhD and the market is saturated with MIT/Harvard PhD's. I have not been able to secure a Patent Agent job since I passed the bar. I worked for a bioinformatics company before. I hate labwork but like using computers to make sense of data. Someone told me Goldman Sachs is a place to look..where do very smart people in Intellectual Property look for a new career direction? I am 30 years old and live in Boston. I am pretty much looking for 100K+ and definitely at least 80K

Good military jobs involving physics or law? I am a high school senior, thinking of joining the military next summer (not sure which branch). I only want to be in it if I can get a good job though, so I was wondering if the military had any good jobs in physics or law. I want to go to college and major in engineering phsyics, then go to law school and enventually become a lawyer, maybe working with patent law. It would be cool if I could do some military work in between. Goarmy.com says that you can become a paralegal specialist (27d) with if I have a high school dimploma and good typing skills. Basically, I would be peon who does grunt work for the Army JAG, which would be cool. Do you guys know of any military jobs involving law or physics that don't require college degrees? I got a 99 on my AFQT so that shouldn't be a problem. Any info is appreciated.

I am an IT engineer,graduated in 2008.I want to pursue career in patent law.So I need some info? I am an IT engineer,graduated in 2008.I want to pursue career in patent law.Kindly provide me details about the job profile and what will be my starting package as a fresher in this

I want to move to and work in California. I am in the patent law field. How do I do this? Do I interview here with the Boston office, get the job offer and move to the California Office? Do I save up, move first and then hope I get a job in California? I am a patent agent without a PhD in the biotech field, but have lots of IP experience. I am published on biosequence homology algorithms and formely worked for an international bioinformatics company.

Job Outlook for Patent Law? What does the job outlook for patent attorneys look like for Chemical Engineering? Is it easy to get 1L summer associate positions for PA (compared to other 1L SA positions)? How much do law firms care about your UGrad GPA? How much of a factor is law school prestige for IP law in particular when it comes to getting a job (i.e. does a student from a t14 school have tremendous advantage over someone from a t20 school, is it comparable to the competitiveness present in other areas of the law?) Thanks! Please don't bother responding if you aren't a patent attorney, I don't need to read your senseless uneducated drivel.

Would a Canadian law firm give me a work visa to go do biotech patent work in Montreal? I am a registered patent agent in the U.S., but I do not have an advanced degree. I have searched thousands of genes with STN/DGENE and am one of the foremost experts anywhere with respect to Sequencce Listing Preparation. I have found it challenging to get a patent agent job here in the U.S. and I passed the bar 4 years ago!! I hear Canada has more respect for Patent agents than in the U.S. For example, they are treated as attorneys and can make partner in most law firms, whereas in the U.S. you are looked down upon for "just being a patent agent" and not an attorney. Do law firms in Canada recruit people from the U.S.? I know the U.S. tries to recruit people from Canada. Any advice you can offer, especially if you are a lawyer/patent agent would be appreciated.

Is it a good idea to do patent law after electrical engineering in this economic meltdown? How is job market?

Does patent law recognize indirect involvement in the patented item? I am looking specifically at patents with scientific background. For example, if I was the first to discover a cure to cancer "theoretically" but did not developed the machine necessary to do the job. A chemical engineer adopt the idea and build a machine that is operated specifically to act on the basis of my theory. Do I get anything from this? thanks

Patent attorney with a background in life science question.? Is it true that if you have an undergrad degree in life science you dont have a good chance of getting a job in patent law? I heard that you need a PhD in life science to stand a chance, or some type of engineering degree? Would a civil engineering degree suffice? I know I can get into law school with this degree but what about getting a high paying job?

How does the job market look for a patent attorney? Does it help you when looking for a job fresh out of law school to have very big-name undergrad and law schools? (MIT and Harvard, for example-- do those give you an edge with patent law firms?)

What other things can you do with a law degree other than practicing law? and if you can, can you please name all the different types of law. patent law, real estate law, tax law, family law, civil law, criminal law....the list goes on... I want to go to law school but i don't want to become a litigation lawyer. what other types of high paying jobs can i do with a law degree that doesn't require you to go to court?

What is being a patent lawyer like? If you are a patent attorney or know one i would be glad to hear from you. I am considering a career in patent law and just had a few questions. First, I am planning on an bio-engineering degree. Are any engineering degrees prefered over others? Second, What is the job outlook for patent attorneys? I have heard the job market is saturated with lawyers and demand is very low. Keep in mind that i will not be looking for a job for around eight years. Third, What is the quality of life for patent attorneys? I understand pay is good, but hours are long. Thanks for the advice.

Patent law questions; tell me the truth, please.? I earned a BS in Psychology with a little chemistry and biology and have worked in chemistry and microbiological labs for 3 years. I'm also 70% done with a MA in International Relations from Harvard. (Both psych and IR are hard to find jobs in since they are so abstract, but the fields interested me.) I recently had an interview at a genetic cancer testing company and want to know: if I accept this job, get more related experience, can I enter patent law, after law school? Does the USPTO count genetics courses as technical enough to take the exam?

If I have a BS in Biology and get get a patent law degree...? will I have a hard time putting a patent on electronic devices I know nothing about? How much do i need to know to put a patent on these things? I'm considering going to law school for this but don't want to be stuck in a job I don't really understand. Maybe I should get a minor in electrical engineering. Any advice?

Patent law outlook and prospects? From what I gather some places online, patent law seems to be getting a reputation for being "over-hyped" or "saturated". I currently work for the USPTO as an examiner and have a ME degree from a top engineering school. My grades are subpar, but I hope to score well on the LSAT and apply to law school as a 'splitter' - places such as University of Illinois seem to look kindly on us. Unlike most other people I really seem to be liking the job as an examiner.. however moving on to patent law would allow me to work with different technologies and keep me on my toes (they pigeon-hole you into a art area at the USPTO). Are the prospects as bleek as they seem for a new law graduate? Will my few years at the patent office help my chances? How big of a disadvantage is it to be a ME instead of an EE? Is it true that you need to be at a top 20 school or in the top 10-20% in your class at a lower tier one to get interviews? Luckily I have time to mull this over (only 23)

Pharm D and then a law degree for patent law? Could anyone tell me what type of job these two degrees together would get me. Right now Im in thrid year of pharmacy school and I was told a law degree afterwards would make big cash money. What type of job would I be performing with these degrees. Any websites would also be much appreciated! Thanks

How valuable is a PhD versus a Masters in Chemistry for Law School? I am currently working on my PhD in chemistry and I am planning to go to law school afterwards to get my law degree to eventually work in patent law. Is it worth the extra 2-3 years to get my PhD before I move on to law school or would a Masters degree get me the same job? Thanks

I have no technical backround. Is it worth it for me to pursue intellectual property law ? I have applied to law school for next year. I am very interested in Intellectual property law, specifically copyright and trademark law. From what I understand a large degree of technical experience is required for patent law. Would this be a significant hindrance to my future job prospects

advice for an engineering student hoping to go into patent law? I'm currently studying materials science engineering at a top 10 undergraduate engineering school, and top 25 university overall. My GPA is not the greatest (even for an engineer I would say), and I hope to get it around a 3.1 by graduation with a high LSAT score of course. Ultimately, I would like to practice patent law because I feel like that would be the best fit for my skills and interests. I would like to get some advice on what to expect, and whether or not it is realistic for me to aim for a top 20 law school. I know everyone says being an engineer pursuing law makes you unique, but it seems like more and more engineers are applying these days and I feel like my poor GPA will greatly hinder me. I want to take steps to ensure that I get into the best law school possible, so I am considering two years of work experience as an engineer to help. I have heard from some that this helps you get into an even better law school, and from others that it will not help get into a better law school but may help with your job prospects later. If there is no major benefit of working before, I would prefer to go to law school directly because I do not see myself truly enjoying work as an engineer very much. Any advice on the engineering/law subject is greatly appreciated! Thanks so much for your time.

How do I get into patent law? I work in the biotech industry and am considering a career change to patent law. I have a B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology and graduated 2 years ago. This is a new idea that was recommended by a friend, so I have no idea if I would like law. I had never thought about law before in my life because I had always thought I would stay in science. Can anyone recommend any resources or give personal experience on the field? How do I decide if this is the field for me? How do you find a job in the field and what is the job market like? I considered becoming a patent agent first, but when I looked online, it seems like there is no market, and it might be better to just go straight to law school. Thank you!!

I need some advice on getting Patent Law degree in NYC area.? I am graduating senior at Brooklyn college getting Chemistry BS degree. Recently I started doing research about Patent Law, the field seems to be very interesting. I am not too sure whether I should continue more with chemistry gradute school. I was told that getting a master's or PhD might help me a little in getting a job, but they probably aren't worth wasting the years in school. To become a patent lawyer I would just need to have a bachelor's degree in chemistry. After this, get a law degree (3 years) and pass both the "patent bar" and the bar examination for the state in which I want to practice. I do not know whether or not I can believe this information. So, I am kind of lost with this situation... could you please give me an advise me about what to do? I really appreciate your time and help. Best, VE

Commercial vs. Patent Law? What is the availability of both types of law? how difficult is it to get a job in either types of law right now and in the next 5 years? Also how do the salaries of both compare, keeping in mind if my undergrad is in Industrial Engineering and I have an MBA.

Can someone give me some outside the box ideas on how to use that Civil Engineering degree I'm about to get? I don't think i want to do the following: Consulting Research NGO Work Live with my parents Things I find slightly compelling: Grad School (but not w/ research and no clue what field) Teaching Working a blue-collar job Law school???? Patent law maybe? Things i definitely know forsure about myself: I'm awesome I dont want to grow up yet

what law field has a great need for attorneys? With all the ABA accredited law schools pushing out thousands and thousands of attorneys per year, job prospects are becoming highly competitive. I will be attending law school this fall and will now like to explore unique avenues. I know elder law is a booming field, anything else? I pondered patent law but it requires a specialized (science, technology) background that I unfortunately do not have.

Best major for patent law? Patent attorneys need to major in a science and I was thinking something along the lines of microbiology bc i want to stay away from any advanced math courses but most PA's i've talked to have majored in an engineering field..so are there any non-math intensive science/engineering majors out there that looks good on the job market?

How stressful is a patent lawyer's job? I'm thinking of being a biotech patent lawyer, because from what I've heard, it's very interesting and I have an interest in both biology and law. But what is the job like? Boring, exciting, stressful?

How do I become a patent attorney? I am 17 years old and I know for sure I want a job involving law. I've reviewed the different types of lawyers and I've decided I want to become a patent attorney. What are the steps I should know to becoming a patent attorney?

Patent agent trainee job with US degrees? I'm thinking to apply for jobs in Canada as a patent agent trainee. I've finished my studies in US with Master's degree in Computer Science and LLM in Intellectual Property Law. With all these years of study in English, I don't want to go back to Asia. Do Canadian law firms hire foreigners? I also heard USPTO offers paid-training program but I think they are for US citizens.

What should an engineering student do to become a patent lawyer in Singapore? I am a final year Bioengineering student with a minor in Business. I am really interested in becoming a patent attorney in Singapore. For your information, I am an international student, but can apply for Singapore PR upom employment. Do I really need a law degree to become a patent attorney? Is there any difference between patent agent and patent attorney? Where should I search for job openings as a trainee patent attorney? Thank you very much. =)

What does the future look like for a patent attorney majoring in Biological Engineering? I am currently majoring in biological engineering with an emphasis in biomedical engineering. Is biological engineering a good choice for becoming a patent attorney? Also would my chances of getting a job after graduation from law school be raised if I got a masters in biological engineering before or during law school? Finally would getting a masters in biomedical sciences or another life sciences be a better choice than biological engineering?

Is law school a bad investment? I have been reading many articles that say that recently law school graduates cant get jobs, end up in a lot of debt, and get very low starting salaries. All go on to say that only graduates from the top law schools get good jobs. I am intrested in schools like Chicago Kent, Loyola, Depaul, John Marshall for patent law. According to the ILRG.com site about 90% get employment after 9 months at a salary from 65-100K so this goes against what I have read, at least for these school. But they are not top schools or even near low ones. So my question is what is the true situation for a graduate of school like these in the top 40-60 rage.

Which field of law will have the best job growth in the next 3-7 years? There's criminal, patent, marriage, bankruptcy, etc. Which field of law will have the best job growth in the next 3-7 years.

At the patent office, you are asked to evaluate the six designs shown in the figure for innovative new heat en? 1.As part of your job at the patent office, you are asked to evaluate the six designs shown in the figure for innovative new heat engines. http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=xfrlnl&s=5 Q.Which of the designs violate(s) the first law of thermodynamics?

As part of your job at the patent office, you are asked to evaluate the six designs shown in the figure for in? 1.As part of your job at the patent office, you are asked to evaluate the six designs shown in the figure for innovative new heat engines. http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=xfrlnl&s... Q.Which of the designs violate(s) the first law of thermodynamics?

Average salary for patent attorney in Chicago (Depaul law + engineering MS)? I got admitted to Depaul law school (part time) and have engineering master degree in top 10 school. Also have 8 yrs of engineering work experience. I know Depaul is not great school but their IP program is top notch. So if i get a job in Chicago after graduation, what will be the expected salary? Will be well over 80k? Any thought? Thanks!!

It's Worth to study Law? Hi there, I'll like to ask if somebody can help me to deside if going to a Law school to get a JD will be worth it. Let start with a worst case scenarion of doing the JD in a 3er/4rd Tier Law School and then with 1st Tier. To talk a little bit about myself, I have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering(GPA: 3.20) and a M.S. in Engineering Management (GPA: 3.97) with over 6 years of work experience in the field of manufacture (2 yrs) and Aerospace and Defense (4 yrs). I know that because I have a technical degree I also qualify for the Patent Law Bar, and that may be a plus to open different opportunities. I have a good job and make over $75k yr, married with a son. So if you are a lawyer or know about this field, can help me with your opinion? It's worth it? There is opportunities/jobs out there? How is the payscale for a entry level lawyer/attorney? Any recommendation? Thanks!

Iam a pharma Ph.D. I have strong technical subject. Can i have a job in Patent office? I do ot have a law degree but strong in technical knowlegdge. I want to know whether I can do some thing in patent matters as my career opportunity?

Why is the Intellectual Proprty Law so biased,? The Intellectual Patent Law is biased in favour of composers, writers and publishers. A writer invests very little in the production of written material. In some cases a writer is paid in advance by a publisher on the basis of the synopsis. The investments a writer puts in producing a book or, a poem are minimal. The same applies to musicians.Their property rights are protected for 60 and 70 years after their deaths. On the other hand inventors have only 25 years priority to their intellectual property from the date of publication. Inventors create jobs that make it possible for people to afford the luxury of books and music. Without inventions our industries would be severely handicapped. So why is this disparity in existence when inventors have to invest a fortune to get their inventions into production..Most of the intellectual property time is spent in design and development of the product and the risk of infringement is far higher than that of music or a publication. Should the law not be far more in favour of inventors and not the other way round? How does a dead person benefit from intellectual property?

career help: law vs. biology? Hi, I'm currently a college freshman biology major. However, I'm seriously considering changing my major because I'm not sure if I want to go to med school (or even do research in the biology field) - in other words, I'm just confused. lol. I've always been a great writer and good at English; plus, I have an interest in law that I haven't been able to explore much. I love proving my point and can definitely handle loads of paperwork - I'm very detail-oriented, a trait that initially sparked my interest in biology as well. So basically, my question to you is: What field should I go for - biology or english/law? Should I stick with job security offered by biology or go with law, which i mighttt find more interesting? It would be great for someone in a similar situation or with experience in either field to answer... p.s. I've also been thinking of maybe majoring in bio and then going to law school to get into a technical type of law, like patent law. Does anyone know anything about this career path?

Law degree question? Greetings. I am currently a PhD in Molecular Biology with 3 years of postdoctoral expereince. With the weak job market, I am thinking of going to law school....for patent law. What kind of law degree is required? Typically, how long are these programs?

Law School (Night) 4 years *IP*? I have started work as a patent examiner for the USPTO. My original intentions were to continue on to law school... which they help pay. My question is... is it doable? I mean, with a serious 40hr a week job. Supposively the first year is split into two years. I want to practice patent law. Has anybody done this and has had a bad or good experience? Any advice or anecdotes? Thanks

How does my husband get a job as a lawyer when he wasn't top 10% and has been looking for two years? desperate He has a background in chemistry and thought he could go into trademark and patent law but he can't seem to get a job in the SW Wisconsin area. Any answer would be MUCH appreciated. He's never had to search like this for a job. Any help is much appreciated!

patent attorney career path? I graduated undergrad a year ago with a bachelors in mechanical engineering and have been employed in aerospace ever since. I want to eventually go to law school and do patent law. I passed the EIT and was thinking about taking the PE exam but I don't know if it will be of any help once i am in the patent law field. I also was considering getting my masters in aerospace engineering before entering law school, but again I don't know if it will be worth my time. I could also get both my masters degree and my PE license. Does anyone know as a patent attorney if having a PE and or masters degree in engineering will make me more qualified for positions, effect pay, or effect job security?

What are the opportunities for Patent Agents? 1) How are job prospects? (With a surgical/medical, pharmaceutical healthcare background) 2) Is it rewarding? 3) What is the best review course for the exam? 4) Any other advice??? Studying for my law degree - avenues after graduation? Thanks!

How much to live in LA, is there a possibility for a young patent attorney to find work there and live? My dream is that I want to find a job in my profession in LA, as my grandparents live in the suburbs there, and I have always envied how nice it is. I eventually want to go into private practice, but it has only been 3 years of working as an attorney, and I don't think I have enough experience to start my own practice. How difficult is it going to be, for me to even be considered for a job in LA, since I live far away in St. Louis? My sister is 27 and recently got a senior financial analyst position in Denver, which raised my hopes of finding work in other states. My grades have not been the best from undergrad and law school, but I have a strong work ethic. I have a mechanical engineering degree from university of missouri - columbia, and a juris doctorate from saint louis univeristy, I have experience in mechanical, electrical, and other types of patents. Right now I make 160K per year, realistically will I only be looking at 1 or 2 bedroom condos if they give me the same money? I do have hopes though for more money, as my sister was paid substantially higher for taking the job in another state. Would you recommend renting for many years to hold off buying a large property when I can afford it? I eventually would like to live in about a 2700-3000 square foot home in beverly hills for around 1-2 million, how much more would my salary have to increase to afford the mortgage? Keep in mind I am only at the beginning stages in patent law, and am not even close to a senior level attorney. I also have 15,000 in a roth IRA, 180,000 in the bank, and make 1000 a month off a 160,000 property I inherited.

Patent attorney with a background in life science question.? Is it true that if you have an undergrad degree in life science you dont have a good chance of getting a job in patent law? I heard that you need a PhD in life science to stand a chance, or some type of engineering degree? Would a civil engineering degree suffice? I know I can get into law school with this degree but what about getting a high paying job?

How does the job market look for a patent attorney? Does it help you when looking for a job fresh out of law school to have very big-name undergrad and law schools? (MIT and Harvard, for example-- do those give you an edge with patent law firms?)

Bacherlors in Finance--Want to Practice IP Law? I am getting a bachelors in finance and would like to go into IP law. I know patent law is basically out of the question because you need mostly a scientific background to a get a job. However, would you say this is a good background for a copyright law degree? I am very interested in the entertainment field and copyright laws pertaining to it, I just feel that entertainment law might be a little too narrow for me, considering that field is very tight. What other areas of law do you suggest with a degree in finance? Any other suggestions? I'm looking to go either to California/NY/or possible Miami area b/c those are the most prominent entertainment places for the most part. Any advice would truly be appreciated

I am currently an engineer and wondering what a day in the life of a patent lawyer is like. Is it for me? I just started my first job out of college as an aerospace engineer. I want to go back to school but am undecided between law/mba/ms. What I don't like about engineering is the over specialization and getting a mba seems almost trivial because of the amount of mba's out there. What intrigues me about patent law is being able to work on the cutting edge of technology, the salary, and prestige. I am worried, however, that patent law will be tedious or boring and will lead to an unfulfilling career. Any advise will be helpful.

Any places in Boston where I can go for job placement? I am leaving an 8-yr career of dna patent law. I just can't look at another dna or protein sequence. Is there a place where I can sit in front of a computer, answer some questions, and it tells you what careers are good for you? I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do. All I know is it is NOT what I am currently doing. I got in a fight with my boss. Lately my work has been giving me insomnia, indigestion and chest pains. Time to give this career up.

What are the typical working conditions of a patent attorney (hours, tasks, etc.)? I have a BS in engineering and am considering the field of law. I have heard many positives (money, job satisfaction, etc.) and negatives (long hours, etc.) about careers in law. I was told that a career as a patent attorney is quite different than a typical career in law. Therefore, I ask everyone out there: what are the typical working conditions of a patent attorney (hours, tasks, salary, etc.)? I would prefer that those who are patent attorneys or know patent attorneys to answer this question. Thanks...

how to become a patent lawyer? ...in nyc. i know you need to have at least a bachelors in physics or engineering, and need to go to law school, but what happens when you get out of law school? how do you ensure that you have a job when you get out? how do you make sure it's where you want to live?

Suggestions on finding a patent prosecution attorney job in biotech in NYC? Hi. I am a 2008 law school graduate who has passed the NY bar exam and will be admitted in July. I have passed the patent bar as well. I want to find a job prosecuting patent in NYC area. I had one after graduation, but I was laid off. My background is in biotech and I have a bachelor's and a master's in that area. I am willing to do in-house or firm. I graduated from a low tier 2 school and was not on law review, but i have a lot of solid patent prosecution experience considering I graduated a year ago from internships and the laid off job. Do any lawyers have any advice?

Who hires patent agents? If you wanted a steady job for being a patent agent, where do you go? Are law firms the ones to typically hire patent agents to assist the patent attorneys? Is it companies looking to have someone knowledgeable in patent applications, etc? Or ???

Problem with a coworker what can I do? A coworker of mine was sitting at my desk to cover the phones while I went on break. She took my pay stub out the envelope and read it which was seen by another coworker. I told my office administrator who told her to talk to me because she denied it of course. What actions can I take legally at my job? The girl who witnessed it is willing to tell what she witnessed. But what can I do to make sure that disciplinary action is taken against her? What are my rights? I work at a patent law firm.

Politicians and their Illusion of Power? Take a look a give your opinion:? http://www.mises.org/story/1396

Working at the Patent Office..what GS to start? Years ago I passed the patent bar. i have 2 years doing searches with the same system the PTO uses. I have searched over a thousand sequences in my experience. Will I start at GS 11? Which step? I have no phd and law firms will not hire me, so I'm looking for govt experience to help me break into the field. My resume gets 150 hits a month on Monster and everybody wants me as a secretary/paralegal. I hear people get job offers from all over the country after 2 yrs of examining. I am just curious as to what salary I would start with at the patent office (GS, step). I would start no lower than a 9, I am sure.

Suggestions of what to do with a PhD in Organic Chemistry? I am currently in a PhD program at a highly ranked research university. My research advisor is letting me go for a summer to pursue an internship related to something that will aid in my future career. I have been applying for intern positions at management/strategy consultancies with no luck. What else can I do with a PhD that isn't a research career or a teaching job? I am considering: Consulting Patent Law (which sadly would require law school) I don't think the person who answered the question knows what a MANGEMENT CONSULTANT is.... Most management consulting firms heavily recruit undergrads for analyst positions..... LOL LOL I also indicated I was not interested in industrial research. I would never apply for those positions suggested - I would rather go to law school! I keep getting weird and unhelpful answers - I am going to repost with different wording....

Help!!! About Law + Computer System Engineering. (Australia)? I am an international student in Australia, therefore English is my second language. (I am Chinese) I am good at math, physics, in addition, I interest in Law. Therefore I may choose to study computer system engineering + Law in uni after my year 12. I am not sure if the career prospects of this double degree good? (I want to stay and work in Australia after I graduate) Since English is my second language, will it be really hard to find a job such as lawyer in Australia? (My average IELTS score is 7.5) In addition, I have no idea if patent lawyers are in demand in Australia? And do they make good money? Do anyone know how much they usually earn per year (medium salary)? Anyway, PLEASE TELL WHAT YOU THINK!!! Thankyou Thankyou

How can I get a job in Canada? I'm Mexican. I'm a lawyer with Masters in Corporate Law and experience in Intellectual Property (patents, trademarks, contracts, copyright). I want to live and work in Canada, and I have the score to immigrate.

Majoring in Econ; Grab another major? I'm currently majoring in economics and planning on going to law school after graduation to work in some financial-related law practice. But with recent economic conditions, high paid financial workers (and attorneys) have been fired in the tens of thousands; and many believe that there won't be a great need for these jobs anytime soon. So I'm wondering if I should double major and maybe grab chemistry or engineering--something that will set me apart from the crowd. And with a chemistry background, I would be able to specialize in patent law. My question is basically, do I need to double major to secure a future job, or just ace the LSAT.

Career as a patenting lawyer in India? am a graduate with a double major in Life sciences , Biochemistry and I have a diploma in Biotechnology, I wish to do Law and then certificate course in intellectual property rights ( to become a patenting lawyer) ,what are my job prospects? what be the nature of the job?What would be my expected salary? Someone please help?

Should I stay or should I go? I have been with my boyfriend for over two years now, after we graduated in PA we moved to VA for the job opportunity. We have been here in VA for a year now and he hates it. I got an amazing opportunity to work for a Patent Law Firm and I love it. My boyfriend is moving home because he is miserable and I want to go with him, but I am scared I will not have this job opportunity again in my life. What should I do? My boyfriend and I started out friends before we became a couple, I have known him for many years. He came to VA for me, he left all his family and his friends and stuck it out for a year. He did the best he could do. I have friends and family in PA too the only reason I am stuggling at all with this is because I have such a great job I have been working at the Patent Law Firm I noted above for the entire year we have been here. I have a years experience but I don't know how far it will take me

Engineering career options? I am currently finishing up (finals this week) my sophomore year at WVU and at this moment pursuing a dual degree in computer engineering/computer science (It might be declared software engineering by the time I graduate). Also note I am interning at a company called Pro-Logic this Summer. I am having career anxiety and am wondering if I will really be satisfied ten years from now in the cpe/cs industry... And another big thing that worries me is that I'm worried that I'm not making as much money as I could be making with a job I am just as happy with (I could easily major in nearly anyhing...pretty talented academically)... I was wondering if anyone with experience had any advice on where I should take my education from here. I aspire to make great money too...(I will disappointed if I never make 6 digits in my lifetime.) (Note: I was reading up on patent law and how you need engineering/science experience...any ideas on that or related places that I could take the career?) Jays right about the ten year thing...but what I'm getting at is people who have been in the field can tell if its not what it seems in college and if it gets less and less fulfilling with time... And I was wondering about steps I can take in grad school to build on the engineering and transform it into something better...the patent law is a great example of that...I'm looking for more stuff like that...

I had the wierdest job interview today? It was as a patent law firm. I was interviewed by 2 attorneys and 1 biochemist. the interview with the attorneys was fine, they talked about the position and gave me a brief synopsis about the firm. The attorneys specialize in Pharmecuetical companies. I had a separate interview with the biochemist, he stated that he was new to the firm, he's a non-attorney. He'b basically an analysis. I stated to him that I'm a student and am studying legal studies and communications. he asked me what is legal studies , what exactly do you study. I gave him a brief description, he asked me what do you study in communications. I asked him you've never taken communications before? he stated no. so i told me. I didn't get him at all, i mean he's got to know something, he accepted a position at a law firm. wasn't that weird? I interviewd with him for 30 minutes and 10 minutes each with the lawyers. What a flake......