Verified Results Since 2012
Our students have outperformed the national average every single year since 2012. Here's the full record.
Wysebridge vs. USPTO national average, 2012–2025
Each year, grouped by program
| Year | National Average | Wysebridge | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 54% | 89% | +35pp |
| 2013 | 47% | 84% | +37pp |
| 2014 | 43% | 84% | +41pp |
| 2015 | 48% | 83% | +35pp |
| 2016 | 47% | 79% | +32pp |
| 2017 | 43% | 77% | +34pp |
| 2018 | 47% | 77% | +30pp |
| 2019 | 45% | 81% | +36pp |
| 2020 | 49% | 82% | +33pp |
| 2021 | 45% | 79% | +34pp |
| 2022 | 46% | 81% | +35pp |
| 2023 | 46% | 80% | +34pp |
| 2024 | 49% | 80% | +31pp |
| 2025 | 46% | 78% | +32pp |
| Average | 47% | 81% | +34pp |
National average pass rates are derived from publicly available USPTO registration examination statistics. Wysebridge pass rates are tracked through student outcome data collected since our founding in 2012. Student outcomes are self-reported at the conclusion of their subscription period.
The patent bar exam has a notoriously variable national pass rate — hovering between 43% and 54% over the past decade. Most candidates underestimate the procedural nature of the exam, study outdated materials, or rely on passive video lectures that don't build the active recall the exam demands.
Wysebridge is designed around how the exam is actually structured. Our study guides are organized by MPEP chapter frequency — meaning you spend time where the exam awards points. Our 2,500-question bank includes 900+ questions drawn from real USPTO exam administrations going back to 1997, plus 1,500+ custom questions built for post-AIA law — and our adaptive engine routes you to your weakest areas automatically.
The result: Wysebridge students have outperformed the national average every single year since 2012, maintaining an 81% average pass rate versus the 47% national average across 14 years of data.
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