>>12272485>In order to be a patent attorney you need a degree in STEM.Yes, in most countries at least a master degree but PhD is common.
>But do you get to do lawyer things like go to court and question witnesses?Normally not. In Europe we use litigation specialists for running the process in court while we are expert witnesses, do a lot of preparation etc. We can make questions in conflict cases out of court such as opposition proceedings and appeal before the patent offices
>Do you get to tell paralegals to go through files?Yes. This is not particularly hot.
>Do you get to make a lot of money?Pay is comfortable but not outrageous, less than attorney at law partners in big law firms.
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