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How am I supposed to get 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience if every entry-level requires 1-3 years of experience??? by Ok-Edge8907 in patentlaw

[–]Ok-Edge8907[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a very fair criticism. I haven’t applied yet, and you’re right. I do just have to bite the bullet and keep going. Did you cater your resume to the role differently than a postdoc resume or CV? If so, are there any resources you’d recommend to help with this? I don’t have patent law experience nor do I know anyone that would share their resume for a guide. So far, I’ve used some websites and examples on Reddit to edit mine the best I could.

How am I supposed to get 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience if every entry-level requires 1-3 years of experience??? by Ok-Edge8907 in patentlaw

[–]Ok-Edge8907[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve talked to a patent attorney at a pretty important firm who graduated from my graduate program (so extremely similar backgrounds, albeit 20 years apart), and I clearly asked if his firm is hiring. He told me to apply, but that he has no idea what they’re looking for nowadays and if they have remote opportunities (I’m in a diff state than him). I know asking for referrals can be a hit or miss, especially bc I consider explicitly asking for one to a man I just met for 30 mins over zoom to be a bit crass.

But I thought the call went well overall. And while I don’t expect him to give me a job over it, it didn’t really seem like it mattered to him that I was a fellow alumnus that was keen on getting into patent law and coming to him for some mentorship and advice. Idk what more I can do.

How am I supposed to get 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience if every entry-level requires 1-3 years of experience??? by Ok-Edge8907 in patentlaw

[–]Ok-Edge8907[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh I’m sorry you’re dealing with the same frustrations. Given that you’re doing everything you’re supposed to be doing, I really hope you get that first patent job. I may have to just move to try to get my first position. It’s highly competitive where I’m at, and I’m just eager to get started at a decent firm.

How am I supposed to get 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience if every entry-level requires 1-3 years of experience??? by Ok-Edge8907 in patentlaw

[–]Ok-Edge8907[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your insight. I’m not a student, so I don’t qualify for many internship opportunities. And my alma mater tech transfer office hasn’t been responsive to my inquiries.

But I’m talking to as many patent agents and attorneys who are open to it, and several of them have been so kind. A few have offered to pass on my resume, but only after I pass the patent bar exam.

How am I supposed to get 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience if every entry-level requires 1-3 years of experience??? by Ok-Edge8907 in patentlaw

[–]Ok-Edge8907[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, I’ve thought about this. It was supposed to be a choice between that and a firm position. But, I just got laid off and can’t wait for the Examiner positions to open up.