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A '''patent engineer''' or '''patent scientist''' is a [[patent]] [[professional]] who is typically involved in preparing and prosecuting [[patent application]]s. The terms are usually applied to patent professionals with [[scientific]] or [[engineering]] backgrounds that do not require either [[Lawyer|attorney]] or [[patent attorney|patent agent]] qualifications, but still work with patent applications. In general, the position involves many of the technical aspects of [[patent prosecution]], including doing background and [[prior art]] searches, preparing the description and [[patent drawing|drawings]] for patent applications, and giving technical expertise during [[invention]] evaluation.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} Positions of this nature may focus a great deal on [[research and development]] while including patent considerations, emphasizing their technical background rather than legal or patent agent qualification.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} |
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Patent scientists and engineers often pursue either patent agent qualification and/or attend [[law school]] (this applies in the U.S. but not in Europe) to become patent attorneys.<ref>"''It is possible to enter the European Patent Attorney examination after three years of experience as a patent engineer.''" in http://www.ip.philips.com, [http://www.ip.philips.com/download_attachment/5733/folder_patent_Engineer_eng__2004_.pdf ''Join the Intellectual Economy! Enjoy technology, but crave more? A career as Patent Engineer offers you a unique combination of business and technology.''] {{dead link|date=April 2018|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} 2004. Consulted on May 23, 2007.</ref> |
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Most patent scientists or engineers hold at least a [[bachelor's degree]] in a scientific or engineering discipline, with many holding advanced degrees such as [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]]s or [[Doctor of Medicine|M.D.]]s. It is rare for a patent scientist or engineer to hold a [[law degree]] as such individuals are usually [[patent attorney]]s. {{fact}} |
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Patent scientists and engineers often pursue either patent agent qualification and/or attend [[law school]] (this applies in the U.S. but not in Europe) to become patent attorneys. In this respect, they are often referred to as trainees. |
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The positions are also sometimes regarded as the [[private sector]] equivalent of [[patent examiner]]s, in that the positions sit in largely reciprocal positions with regards to a patent application. {{fact}} |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Patent attorney]] |
* [[Patent attorney|Patent attorney and patent agent]] |
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* [[Patent |
* [[Patent examiner]] |
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* [[List of professions]] |
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* [[Law clerk]] |
* [[Law clerk]] |
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* [[New product development]] |
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== References == |
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[[Category:Legal |
[[Category:Legal professions]] |
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[[Category:Patent law|Scientist, patent]] |
[[Category:Patent law|Scientist, patent]] |
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[[Category:Engineering occupations]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:05, 3 April 2023
A patent engineer or patent scientist is a patent professional who is typically involved in preparing and prosecuting patent applications. The terms are usually applied to patent professionals with scientific or engineering backgrounds that do not require either attorney or patent agent qualifications, but still work with patent applications. In general, the position involves many of the technical aspects of patent prosecution, including doing background and prior art searches, preparing the description and drawings for patent applications, and giving technical expertise during invention evaluation.[citation needed] Positions of this nature may focus a great deal on research and development while including patent considerations, emphasizing their technical background rather than legal or patent agent qualification.[citation needed]
Patent scientists and engineers often pursue either patent agent qualification and/or attend law school (this applies in the U.S. but not in Europe) to become patent attorneys.[1]
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[edit]- ^ "It is possible to enter the European Patent Attorney examination after three years of experience as a patent engineer." in http://www.ip.philips.com, Join the Intellectual Economy! Enjoy technology, but crave more? A career as Patent Engineer offers you a unique combination of business and technology. [dead link] 2004. Consulted on May 23, 2007.
