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How do you become a patent attorney?
Earn a qualifying science or engineering background, pass the USPTO patent bar, earn a JD, and be admitted to a state bar.
How long does it take to become a patent attorney?
Usually about three years after an undergraduate degree, the length of law school, if you take the patent bar before or during law school.
Can you be a patent attorney without a science degree?
Only if you qualify under USPTO Category B (coursework) or C (the Fundamentals of Engineering exam). Without a technical background you cannot sit the patent bar.
What degree do you need to be a patent attorney?
A science or engineering degree that qualifies under USPTO Category A, B or C, plus a JD.