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IN PERSON: Demystifying the Patent Bar
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Credit: 0 CLE Credit Hours
Join the D.C. Bar Intellectual Property Law Community for an evening designed to illuminate the patent bar exam experience through the eyes of those who’ve recently conquered it. Hosted in person at Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox, this event features a candid panel discussion with newly certified patent attorneys and agents who will share insights on exam preparation, career impacts, and lessons learned. Attendees will gain practical advice on navigating study resources, balancing competing demands, and exploring inclusive pathways into the field of patent law. A live audience Q&A and optional networking reception with light refreshments will follow. All attendees will also be entered into a raffle to win a free Patent Bar Review course from PLI (Practising Law Institute), an invaluable resource for aspiring patent practitioners. Whether you're gearing up for the exam or considering a career in patent law, this event offers direct access to firsthand knowledge and meaningful community connections.Pre-registration for this program is required. Feel free to share this invitation with colleagues. D.C. Bar membership is not required to register. Non-members will need to create a profile to register.
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Sponsored by: Patent Committee of the D.C. Bar Intellectual Property Law Community
Related Communities of Interest: D.C. Bar Early Career Lawyers Community; D.C. Bar Law Student Community
Program Partner: Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox
Speakers:
- Scott Amankwatia, Associate, The Marbury Law Group, PLLC
- Kyla Butler, Senior Patent Counsel, Unified Patents
- Payton Miles, Associate, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox
- Marguerite Smith, Patent Engineer, Banner Witcoff
- Daniel Ikem, Juris Doctor Candidate, Class of 2027, UDC David A. Clarke School of Law (Moderator)
**Early Bird Registration ends on Friday, October 3. Registration will close at 4pm the day before the program.
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| Non-Member | $25.00 | $35.00 | | D.C. Bar Member | $15.00 | $20.00 | | D.C. Bar Premium Community Member | $0.00 | $0.00 | | D.C. Bar Regular Community Member | $0.00 | $0.00 | | Law Student Community | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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| Non-Member | $10.00 | $15.00 |
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| Non-Member | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Law Student Non Member Registration | Early Registration | Standard |
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