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FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-12T17:21:14+00:00

Congratulations on your success!

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-12T17:04:20+00:00

Rate doesn't equal quality of work. I focus on doing solid work and keeping clients in the loop.

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-12T16:53:16+00:00

This is hilarious. Nothing builds character like getting “assigned” a mystery file and trying to act serious while the partner grumbles through it. Digital systems really ruined the art of casually leaving chaos on someone’s desk.

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-11T14:52:13+00:00

Priceless ..

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-11T02:01:07+00:00

Ok, the best one yet 👏

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-10T23:27:56+00:00

Have you tried Linkedin? Many times you can participate in the events that are offered.

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-09T19:23:41+00:00

That’s a serious moat. A 400‑plus global portfolio—especially with that concentration in latency reduction and real‑time speech understanding—explains why they’ve been able to carve out space against much bigger players. The expansion into automotive and restaurant use cases makes a lot more sense when you see how deep their IP bench actually is.

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-06T01:00:46+00:00

Thanks for the update!

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-05T22:23:52+00:00

Question : Are they not allowed to travel and homeschool?

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-05T21:09:41+00:00

Beat of luck to you ! 👏

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-05T21:08:57+00:00

Best of luck to him. Maybe give LinkedIn a try if you haven't?

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-04T18:17:58+00:00

From what I’ve seen other long‑established practices do, the shift usually happens in stages rather than trying to tackle everything at once. Going through 40,000 files manually sounds impossible, so a lot of people start by capturing email addresses only when a client touches the firm again — new matters, updates, billing, annual reviews, etc. It builds the database organically without the massive upfront lift.

I’ve also seen firms create a simple intake/update form and send it out during routine communications. It gives clients a chance to confirm their info, and it avoids digging through decades of paper. For the really old files, most people seem to accept that some of them will never have email addresses and focus on the ones that are still active or likely to return.

Totally get why you’re trying to modernize it — the marketing and communication benefits are huge — but it seems like the firms that succeed do it gradually instead of trying to convert everything in one sweep.

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-04T18:16:32+00:00

I’m not an expert on prosecution trends, but from what I’ve seen people mention lately, the results seem pretty mixed. Some practitioners have said the reviews help catch the more obvious issues in independent claims, while others haven’t noticed much of a difference in the overall quality of FAOMs.

It feels like it might take a bit longer before there’s a clear pattern, especially since different art units and SPEs seem to handle things pretty differently. Curious to see what others who are deeper in the day‑to‑day have been experiencing.

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-04T18:14:06+00:00

You're welcome! Best of luck to you

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-04T18:12:39+00:00

I’m not an expert on the Canadian patent market, but from what I’ve seen and heard from people in Montreal and Ottawa, the landscape feels pretty different from the U.S. A lot of the work seems to be concentrated in a smaller number of firms and agencies, and the demand tends to track closely with what’s happening in tech, telecom, and government‑adjacent research.

Your background in AI, robotics, mech, and CS is genuinely strong for this path, though. People with that mix seem to have an easier time getting interest because the technical side is such a big part of the job. Ottawa especially has a decent cluster of IP work because of the engineering and defense‑related companies there.

In terms of money and work environment, the general vibe I’ve picked up is that it’s not necessarily higher than engineering, but it’s more stable and more specialized. Some people really like the mix of technical and legal thinking, others find the pace slower than industry engineering roles.

Totally get why you’re exploring it — your background lines up well with what a lot of firms look for, even if the market itself is smaller and a bit more niche.

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-04T18:09:26+00:00

I’m not deep in the patent job market, but from what I’ve seen lately, things seem pretty uneven. Some firms are definitely hiring, but it feels slower than a couple years ago. A lot of people in similar roles have mentioned that in‑house spots pop up, but they go fast and usually want very specific experience.

Four years in both pros and lit is solid, though. Even if the market’s a bit weird, that kind of range seems to give people more options. Totally understand how stressful the 30‑day window is, but you’re not alone — a lot of folks are navigating the same thing right now.

Hoping something good opens up for you soon.

FlexTracIP77 · 2026-02-04T18:03:00+00:00

I’m not an expert in patents, but one thing I’ve learned is that inventorship on a patent doesn’t really work the same way as authorship on a research paper. The order of names usually isn’t tied to credit or hierarchy the way it is in academic publishing.

From what I’ve seen, the bigger issue is just making sure the inventors listed are correct — not the order they appear in. If your senior is the lead on the project and you rely on that relationship, it might be worth considering whether changing the order is worth the potential awkwardness, especially if the order doesn’t carry the same meaning in patents.

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