Which Degree To Choose To Become A Patent Attorney?
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at
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I am currently in the Naval Nuclear Program and have be told the at Old Dominion Univ. I could earn upt to 62 accelerated credits.which of the two technical engineering degrees should i choose to pursue if i want to be a patent attorney? Mechanical Engineering-Nuclear Technology (62 cr.)or Electrical Engineering-Computer Software (0 cr.). Also I plan to apply and attend a Law school on the Eastern coast and practice at a law firm in Virginia, Washington, DC, or Georgia.
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A patent attorney is an attorney who has the specialized qualifications necessary for representing clients in obtaining patents and acting in all matters and procedures relating to patent law and practice, such as filing an opposition. So, you must have a law degree.
You should have a degree in a scientific, engineering or technical subject. It may be an advantage to also have a postgraduate scientific or engineering qualification.
Mechanical Engineering-Nuclear Technology would be ideal !
Which industry is growing the fastest? Which develops new technology more frequently? Both those questions will drive your job opportunities as a patent attorney.
I probably would pick EE, but I don’t know much about Nuclear Technology and that industry.
Wow – Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering are both great – Why does it have to be nuclear, if you go the ME route? Why does it have to be Computer Software if you go EE? With ME would you need an additional 62 credits, or you already have 62 credits there? If possible, could you go ME/EE, or is that not realistic? You may have more options goin EE/Computer Sci, but I would suggest going with your heart. You will be happier, and frankly you should be able to transfer skill sets fairly easily, you may find.
Good luck!
Any degree that allows you to sit for the patent bar examination is fine if you want to be a patent attorney. Here is a link to the requirements for sitting for the patent bar examination.http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/dcom/ol…
Both degrees are typically acceptable.
As to the choice between (1) electrical engineering versus (2) mechanical/nuclear engineering, the job market for both are generally good. But, each has plusses and minuses. Traditionally, there is greater demand for (1) but a smaller supply for (2). So, if you want greater job mobility, (1) is a better choice. However, if you want to be less easily replaceable, (2) is a better choice.