“Patent Lawyers have not only a scientific or engineering background, but are additionally licensed in a state bar to practice law"

A patent lawyer is a type of attorney who helps clients obtain patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Patent lawyers must have a strong understanding of both patent law and engineering. They also need to be able to understand complex technical problems and explain them in simple terms.

The job of a patent lawyer is to help clients obtain patents from the USPTO. To do this, they must have a strong understanding of both patent law and engineering. They also need to be able to understand complex technical problems and explain them in simple terms. 

Patent lawyers typically have a four-year degree in engineering or a related field. They must also pass the Patent Bar Examination, which is administered by the USPTO. Once they pass this exam, they are considered patent agents.

Patent agents can help clients with all aspects of the patent application process, including conducting prior art searches, drafting specifications, and prosecuting applications. However, only licensed attorneys can represent clients in federal court.

There are many different types of patents, including utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. Utility patents are the most common type of patent. They protect inventions that are new and useful. Design patents protect the ornamental design of an object. Plant patents protect new varieties of plants. 

Patent lawyers typically specialize in one or more types of patents. For example, some lawyers may only handle utility patents while others may focus on design patents or plant patents.

In Short:

If you're interested in becoming a patent lawyer, there are a few things you need to know. First, you'll need to have a four-year degree in engineering or a related field. You'll also need to pass the Patent Bar Examination administered by the USPTO. Once you do that, you'll be considered a patent agent. As a patent agent, you can help clients with all aspects of the patent application process but you can't represent them in federal court—only licensed attorneys can do that. There are different types of patents including utility, design, and plant patents. And finally, most patent lawyers specialize in one or more types of patents so they can become experts in that area.

Schell IP is founded by a patent lawyer, with significant experience not only in the practice of law, but also building successful ventures.