Patent Pathways® is an equal opportunity initiative and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other protected class. 

Application review and interview processes are ongoing! Current applicants will be considered for the program beginning June 2024.

1. You have a Category A technical degree in Physics, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent fields from an accredited college or university. (See a full list of eligible degrees on page 3/4 HERE);
2. You reside in the U.S. and are eligible to sit for the U.S. Patent Bar but are not yet registered (see USPTO Eligibility Requirements here)**;
3. You are able to commit to the full program schedule.

**An applicant convicted of a felony, or a crime involving moral turpitude or breach of trust, is not eligible for registration or to apply for registration during the time of any sentence. See more here. 

Virtual Sessions: 1-4 hours per week (one to four days per week depending on the section of the program) over the course of approximately 5 months

Patent Bar Examination Preparation Independent Study: 20+ hours per week*

Patent Preparation and Patent Prosecution Assignments: ~5 hours per week depending on the assignment

*Please note that patent bar examination preparation does not overlap with other sections of the program.

All classes will be held virtually and in the evenings, so that you can continue to work and/or study during the day and attend the program afterwards.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR JUNE-NOVEMBER 2024!