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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.

Short answer

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-style 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.

81%
First-attempt pass rate
Wysebridge average, 2012–2025
47%
USPTO average (2012–2025)
Overall pass rate, all attempts
3,000+
Practice questions
899 official USPTO questions
$594
PRO one-time
or $189/mo

Wysebridge vs. PLI

Wysebridge vs. PLI: feature comparison
FeatureWysebridgePLI
Pass rate81% first-attemptNot publicly disclosed
Question bank3,000+ questions (899 official USPTO exam questions + 419 USPTO-derived + 2,240 Wysebridge-authored post-AIA)Primarily custom-written
Exam simulatorPrometric-style, 100-question timedPractice exams included
Adaptive studyAI-driven, targets weak chaptersStatic course structure
Flashcards1,363 MPEP flashcards — freeIncluded in paid course
Study plannerCustomizable plan built around your exam dateSelf-directed pacing
Exam heatmapsChapter frequency data — all examsNot included
FormatSelf-paced online platformPrimarily video lectures
Price$189/mo or $594 one-timeTypically ~$1,495–$2,295
Free tierFree flashcards, no credit cardNo free tier
Pass guaranteeYes — access extended 1 year at a time until you passContinued course access until you pass, at no added charge
Satisfaction refund14-day satisfaction refund (PRO Unlimited)Not published
Eligibility (OED) refundRefund if OED formally rejects your application (PRO Unlimited)Not published

Competitor refund and guarantee terms as published on each provider's website, as of October 2026. "Not published" means we could not find a stated policy. Terms change; check the provider's current terms before buying.

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Wysebridge vs USPTO overall pass rate

2012–2025
WysebridgeUSPTO overall pass rate (all attempts)
Pass rate by year, Wysebridge vs USPTO overall
YearUSPTO overallWysebridgeDifference
201254%89%+35 pp
201347%84%+37 pp
201443%84%+41 pp
201548%83%+35 pp
201647%79%+32 pp
201743%77%+34 pp
201847%77%+30 pp
201945%81%+36 pp
202049%82%+33 pp
202145%79%+34 pp
202246%81%+35 pp
202346%80%+34 pp
202449%80%+31 pp
202546%78%+32 pp
“Very effective and better than PLI.”
Sam H.Patent Attorney · Google review

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