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David Lewis, Registered Patent Agent
The Job of a Patent Agent
For those considering a career as a patent agent
A patent agent writes and files patent applications, helps
identify patentable subject matter, and writes responses to
Office Actions arguing the patentability of an invention/patent
application. Sometimes a patent agent is given the title of
patent engineer. However, in contrast to engineering, being a
patent agent involves a lot of writing and dealing with legal
issues. The patent agent needs to understand the technology
related to the patent application well enough to explain it
clearly and to identify the significant features that need patent
protection. To become a registered patent agent in the United
States it is necessary to take an examination given by the US
Patent and Trademark Office or work at the United States
Patent and Trademark Office for a number of years. Usually
to take the examination a degree with an emphasis in
engineering or in a science is required. Please contact the
United States Patent and Trademark Office for a better
explanation of the requirements for becoming a registered
patent agent.
For those considering a career as a patent agent
A patent agent writes and files patent applications, helps
identify patentable subject matter, and writes responses to
Office Actions arguing the patentability of an invention/patent
application. Sometimes a patent agent is given the title of
patent engineer. However, in contrast to engineering, being a
patent agent involves a lot of writing and dealing with legal
issues. The patent agent needs to understand the technology
related to the patent application well enough to explain it
clearly and to identify the significant features that need patent
protection. To become a registered patent agent in the United
States it is necessary to take an examination given by the US
Patent and Trademark Office or work at the United States
Patent and Trademark Office for a number of years. Usually
to take the examination a degree with an emphasis in
engineering or in a science is required. Please contact the
United States Patent and Trademark Office for a better
explanation of the requirements for becoming a registered
patent agent.