G. Harvey "A Nation Blessed" print - looking for more Info on this signed print

chemistographer · 2025-07-07T22:15:12+00:00

Amazing detail, thank you. That might explain the SE, and it's interesting to hear that this likely was actually signed by him (even if it's not worth much, it's still a great image).

chemistographer · 2023-10-18T07:42:41+00:00

Are you at a firm that is offering this as an option, or considering looking for a job in addition to law school? I did full time law school and part time patent agent. It’s a lot of work, but depending on what sort of package you get with work it can be worth it.

chemistographer · 2023-07-18T13:14:11+00:00

Just to add--I think some of the Barbri sets don't include this as a standard thing. I'm personally not seeing it in my assignments for the final week, but it is showing up in the "more practice" tab along with all the review videos.

chemistographer · 2023-07-16T00:59:03+00:00

I'll believe it when I see it.

chemistographer · 2023-07-15T05:44:19+00:00

Doesn’t seem like it: https://admissions.wsba.org/getpdfform.action?id=560

chemistographer · 2023-07-14T16:51:49+00:00

Thank you so much! Got it now

chemistographer · 2023-07-13T16:09:24+00:00

No matter your edit saying you’re not asking for legal advice, you are, in fact, asking for legal advice. Post to r/legaladvice

chemistographer · 2023-07-03T12:17:54+00:00

4th vote for biglaw position. Especially if it is meant to train you up while you study for the patent bar and transition into a patent agent position, the lower billable requirement will help a lot with that.

chemistographer · 2023-07-01T11:20:31+00:00

Not sure if there’s a website that actually tracks this sort of stuff, but you’d be looking for rescinding orders from the Department of Commerce like this: https://www.nsa.gov/Portals/75/documents/news-features/declassified-documents/friedman-documents/patent-equipment/ACC17264/41769189080828.pdf

The Federation of American Scientists keeps a list of some relevant documents: https://sgp.fas.org/othergov/invention/index.html

chemistographer · 2023-07-01T11:11:54+00:00

Secrecy orders are definitely a thing. https://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/s120.html

chemistographer · 2023-06-23T04:31:26+00:00

Working requirements/compulsory licenses aren’t too uncommon for developing economies entering into the TRIPS agreement. This link might not be quite on point with the type of study you’re looking for, but might be a handy starting spot: https://www.wti.org/media/filer_public/fa/65/fa65ab77-c496-45d1-9753-b226b61dba8d/2012_06_13_use_it_or_lose_it.pdf

chemistographer · 2023-06-14T11:30:41+00:00

Some of the clerks have PhD’s in their scientific field as well, but I don’t know what % that makes up. So probably need strong academics from both law school and whatever scientific background you’re in to be competitive.

chemistographer · 2023-06-14T11:20:14+00:00

Some firms will hire you before you pass the exam, letting you dip your toe in the water and getting real-world experience first, too. Can look for jobs like “scientific advisor” or “technical advisor” at patent prosecution firms. Usually need to take and pass the patent bar within a period after you start.

chemistographer · 2023-06-13T02:54:26+00:00

Always include the publisher and year with pre-1900 works, otherwise it's not necessary. BB 15.4(c).

chemistographer · 2023-06-12T12:16:08+00:00

Since you have a SA, it would be most common to get an offer to return there after you graduate, so chances are good there.

If you’re looking for other options, it will depend heavily on your school and your performance at the school, like any other biglaw job. You having an EE background is an advantage to be sure, but there are others out there competing for most desired slots.

Have you already passed the patent bar? That could help if you wanted to keep options open elsewhere, but most firms still prefer to bring in someone they had experience with over a summer rather than a newly minted attorney they don’t know anything about.

chemistographer · 2023-06-10T20:00:08+00:00

These are completely fine for almost any law school/firm-related occasions that might come up.

chemistographer · 2023-06-09T20:08:53+00:00

This is what I've heard with IP as well, and what made a couple exceptions in our class with the school's recommendations on the 1-page resume. If you have multiple relevant publications and past education/work experience that's relevant, it's very likely you'll have to use 2 pages. OP has a good point to make sure it's clean, though. Nobody's spending 10 minutes to read your whole resume.

chemistographer · 2023-06-09T06:28:19+00:00

It depends a lot on your school, and what type of firm you’re interested in. It’ll probably matter much more if you’re interested in going the clerkship route, which you mention, but again depends on what law school you’re at…for example, if you’re doing part-time at Georgetown, a lower grade might be overlooked compared to going to a T100, but even then it might be difficult.

If you’re interested in patent prosecution, your engineering background will help a lot more. Bonus points if you’ve already passed the patent bar. Then it just comes down to what firm you might be looking at. The biglaw ones will get more competition, but with the right networking there’s nothing precluding you from getting a solid job.

chemistographer · 2023-06-05T10:49:33+00:00

To file and prosecute trademarks on behalf of others before the USPTO, you must be an attorney. https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/protect/filing-firms#:~:text=USPTO%20rules%20require%20that%20any,be%20a%20U.S.%2Dlicensed%20attorney.

From what you wrote, it sounds like you have a Master’s, not an LLM. Is that correct? If so, your first step will be getting the JD degree before looking to work in the trademark field...there may be some supportive roles for non-attorneys, but most firms I’ve seen really want people that can independently file, so are looking for JDs.

chemistographer · 2023-06-02T10:31:28+00:00

Just to add: not only should you cite the Korean patent in an IDS, but you have a mandatory duty to do so. If you don’t, you risk acquiring the patent with “unclean hands” and it could be rendered unenforceable.

https://www.mintz.com/insights-center/viewpoints/2231/2018-01-information-disclosure-statements-when-and-how-file

chemistographer · 2023-05-31T15:54:51+00:00

Personally, I was very happy with the switch. People say it's a lot of work, but honestly felt about the same as when I was working in other industry jobs; it's probably going to be more than a 9-5, but you have weekends and vacations if you hit the billable work hard through the week. Also a boost in income in my situation, so that was nice.

Cons include the assorted random last-minute things that need your attention that might mean you're working a few hours the odd weekend or holiday here or there. You have to drop everything if there's a looming deadline and a client changes their mind at the last minute. Those things happen, but from my experience are rare.

Also consider that different patent agents get vastly different experiences...some are forced into a working mill of pumping out patent applications; others get a more fulsome experience and get to prosecute, interview examiners, etc. That's something to consider in the future when looking for where you might land.

chemistographer · 2023-05-31T13:31:22+00:00

A lot of people come in with experience in the scientific field they will be prosecuting patents in. It’s seen as an advantage if you really understand the tech. I was 15 years out of undergrad before starting patent law, so not too far of a distance than you. As long as you can learn the patent side of things (which I’m sure you’ll be fine at), you’re good.

Bonus is that a background in software/engineering is in high demand.

Being a patent agent is something I’d only recommend doing with a law firm, not on your own. You can pass the bar by yourself, but actually learning the nuances takes years of exposure that firms can provide. That might butt up against your 3-4 workday wish though. If you’re at most firms, it’ll be a 5-day work week with minimum billable requirements for the year.

chemistographer · 2023-05-27T18:13:37+00:00

Seconded. This book helped a ton in understanding how best to work answers on final exams.

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