Patent Agent Careers in Life Sciences
Hosted By: Eric Williams
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Did you know that people who graduate with an engineering or technical degree are eligible to sit for the Patent Bar exam that is administered by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? After passing the exam, the person becomes a patent agent and is qualified to represent and advise inventors on their patent applications before the USPTO.
Event Details
Location
WALC 3138
WALC 3138, 340 Centennial Mall Drive West Lafayette, Indiana US 47907
Contact Info
Grad & Postdoc Professional Development
profdev@purdue.edu
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Event Description
Barnes & Thornburg LLP, a full-service law firm with a strong intellectual property department, is hosting an event for Purdue graduate students pursuing a degree in biology, pharmacy, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, and similar fields.
Becoming a patent agent is a great alternative career path for scientists who don’t necessarily desire to be laboratory-focused but wants to utilize their scientific knowledge on a daily basis. If you are interested in learning more about this career path, please attend B&T’s event where students can learn how to become a patent agent and what the job entails.
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