What are the proposed changes to the patent bar eligibility requirements?

Technology & Data
Written By Klemchuk LLP

The USPTO proposes changes to make the patent bar exam application process more efficient by revising the main eligibility categories to:

  • broaden the degrees that fall into the category that doesn’t require additional proofs and/or qualifications;

  • easing knowledge requirements; and

  • easing certain requirements when a lab component exists.

Read about the USPTO’s proposed changes to requirements to qualify for the patent bar exam.

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