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Program Comparison

Wysebridge vs. PLI

A side-by-side look at how Wysebridge and PLI's patent bar prep programs compare on pass rates, features, and price.

Feature
Wysebridge
PLI
Pass rate
81% first-attempt (verified)
Not publicly disclosed
Question bank
2,500 questions (900+ real USPTO + 1,500+ custom post-AIA)
Primarily custom-written
Exam simulator
Prometric-identical, 100-question timed
Practice exams included
Adaptive study
AI-driven, targets weak chapters
Static course structure
Flashcards
1,363 MPEP flashcards — free
Included in paid course
Study planner
8-week plan for working professionals
Self-directed pacing
Exam heatmaps
Chapter frequency data — all exams
Not included
Format
Self-paced online platform
Primarily video lectures
Price
$189/mo or $594 one-time
Typically $1,495–$2,295
Free tier
Free flashcards, no credit card
No free tier
Pass guarantee
Yes — 1 year extension if you don't pass
Not offered

The core difference

PLI's patent bar program is primarily lecture-based — video instruction walking through MPEP content. It's a traditional course model that has served students for years. However, it was designed before adaptive learning, real-time performance analytics, and MPEP-cited question banks became technically feasible.

Wysebridge was built from the ground up as an active practice platform: real USPTO questions, adaptive drilling, Prometric-identical simulations, and data-driven study prioritization. The 81% pass rate reflects what happens when you train specifically for the exam you're going to take.

Same goal. Better results. Lower price.

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