APPLY NOW TO BEGIN YOUR PATENT PATHWAY IN 2025!

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. 

Candidates are required to have a Category A Engineering Degree as defined by the USPTO to participate at this time. If you do not find your degree listed on the dropdown, please contact us at info@patentpathways.org to be notified if you become eligible. (See side panel for more information).
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Candidates must be eligible to practice before the USPTO, but not yet registered to participate.
Candidates must be eligible to practice before the USPTO to participate.
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.
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.
If you require any Special Accommodations, a member of our team will follow up in order to best meet your needs.
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Application review and interview processes are ongoing! Current applicants will be considered through submission deadline of November 15, 2024 for the program beginning in January 2025.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

  1. You have a Category A technical degree in an Engineering discipline, Physics, Materials Science, Electronics Technology 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

WHAT PATENT PATHWAYS CAN I CHOOSE FROM?

Option 1: Flexible, Accelerated Independent Study
This fast-track pathway for the Patent Bar Exam requires over 20 hours per week of independent study. It includes access to PLI instructors and Patent Pathways facilitators for support. Exam preparation bootcamps are optional. Participants are recommended to take the exam within 3-6 months from the start date.

Option 2: Patent Bar Exam Prioritization
This 6-month program focuses on Patent Bar Exam preparation, recommending full participation in all sessions. It covers Patent Basics, Career Readiness, Mindset for Success, and Patent Bar Examination Preparation Bootcamps, using PLI Post Course exams for review. Participants are recommended to take the exam within 6 months from the start date.

Option 3: Employment Experience Prioritization
Spanning 18 months, this option prioritizes real-world patent field experience before taking the Patent Bar Exam. Participants connect with potential employers via the Patent Pathways platform. Participants are recommended to take the exam within 18 months from the start date.

WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT FOR THIS PROGRAM?

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.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PARTICIPATE?

Thanks to the generosity of our program sponsors, Patent Pathways will be 100% free to program participants.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR JANUARY-MAY 2025!

Don’t meet the Patent Pathways requirements? Harrity offers several free patent resources and programs for diverse individuals!

THANK YOU TO OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS & SPONSORS