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DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE The 2025 Snapshot In Fiscal Year 2025: The Long View: What 13 Years of Data Reveal When you zoom out beyond any single year, this exam has remained consistent. Consistently one of the “hardest” bars to pass. Or rather, consistently maintains a roughly 50% passing rate.…

Patent Education Series: Patent Education 101 — How the Patent System Actually Works Understanding how the patent system works is a foundational step for inventors, engineers, founders, and anyone interested in innovation. This Patent Education Series is designed to explain the patent system clearly and practically—without assuming legal training or…

The Ultimate Guide to Free Patent Bar Prep (2026): How to Pass Without Paying Thousands Patent Bar Study Plan Guide: https://wysebridge.com/patent-bar-study-plan/ Key Takeaways You can pass the Patent Bar using mostly free resources if you study strategically. But, we don\'t reccomend it, nor is it easy. The MPEP is the…

How Engineers Become Patent Agents (Step-by-Step) Related: Patent Agent Career Guide Key Takeaways Engineers with qualifying technical degrees can become patent agents by passing the USPTO Patent Bar Exam and registering with the USPTO The complete transition typically takes 3–6 months of focused preparation after earning your engineering degree No…

Patent Agent vs Patent Attorney: Salary, Role, and Career Path Related: Patent Agent Career Guide Key Takeaways Patent agents can practice before the USPTO without a law degree; patent attorneys must complete law school and pass a state bar exam Both patent agents and attorneys can draft patent applications and…

12-Week Patent Bar Study Plan Related Guide: Complete Patent Bar Study Plan Guide Key Takeaways 12 weeks (180 hours total) provides the most thorough, comfortable preparation timeline Requires just 15 hours per week (approximately 2 hours per day including weekends) Weeks 1-3 establish strong foundation in exam mechanics, MPEP navigation, and…