We’ll be at the National Society of Black Engineers convention in Pittsburgh, PA on March 29 and 30. Look for us at the University of Notre Dame’s Graduate School booth at the Graduate Fair.
Stop by to learn more about Notre Dame’s Master of Science in Patent Law, and to pick up an invitation to the University of Notre Dame reception at the Carlton on Friday night.
Proof that the patent field is booming: this spring the US Patent and Trademark Office is opening a brand new branch in Detroit! The office opens this July in a historic riverfront building and will provide over 100 new high-paying positions, a number that could expand over time if the new Regional Patent Office model proves successful.
The new Detroit office is just the beginning—the USPTO has engaged in President Obama’s Nationwide Workforce Program, and plans to hire more patent examiners and seek out additional technical expertise in locations across the country. There’s an apparent backlog of patent applications in Washington, and several more regional offices are slated to open up around the country to remedy the situation. That’s good news for new patent professionals—who’ll now be able to take their pick of location!
Detroit was singled out for the first phase due to the high percentage of scientists and engineers in the workforce, access to major research universities, and a high volume of patenting activity in the area. It seems cars aren’t the only thing that’s “imported from Detroit”—the city is a wellspring of newfound innovation and vitality.
And if that wasn’t enough, here’s a fun fact: not only does the state of Michigan rank 7th in patents issued in the United States, but if Michigan were a country, it would rank 9th in the world.
Director of the USPTO, David Kappos, says the regional expansion outside Washington is “part of our ongoing effort to recruit and retain the nation’s top professionals.” Will you be among them? Apply to Notre Dame’s Masters in Patent Law and be a part of the country’s resurgence of invention and innovation!
Join Notre Dame’s Master of Science in Patent Law and ESTEEM programs at the SWE event in Madison, WI this Saturday!
http://swe.slc.engr.wisc.edu/regionals/events/CareerFair.html
Learn more about our curriculum, and find out more about the perks of patent agency and why now is the right time to enter patent law. Join us at Notre Dame’s technology incubator, Innovation Park, on February 24, 2012, for an open house.
1400 Angela Blvd.
Notre Dame, IN 46614
RSVP required. If you would like to attend this event please email Khoa Huynh khuynh@nd.edu or call 574-485-2279
by February 15th.
Tentative Schedule of Events
12:30–2:00 pm: Check-in and Welcome Reception in the 3rd Floor Boardroom
Sandwiches and beverages
Innovation Park tours 1-2 pm
2:00-4:00 pm: Info Sessions
ESTEEM and Patent Law One Year Master’s of Science Degree Programs
David Murphy – ESTEEM Program
Karen Deak – Patent Law Program
4:00-5:00 pm: Invited Speaker
Joseph Queenan, Innovation Park Early Stage Advisor and Recovering Entrepreneur
5:00-6:00 pm: Keynote Address
David Murphy, Associate Dean, Director of ESTEEM
6:00 pm-7:30 pm: Dinner Reception
Current ESTEEM students, ESTEEM alumni, ESTEEM faculty & faculty mentors, and Innovation Park Administrators
8:35 pm: Hockey Game
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame
RSVP required (Tickets available on a limited basis and are first come, first served; Standing room only since game is SOLD OUT)
Post game networking: Place TBD
Coming in from out of town?
Fairfield Inn and Suites – King suite rooms (includes breakfast) are reserved under the ESTEEM Program
Ivy Court and Suites – Double rooms are available at the rate of $89.00/night (includes breakfast) are reserved
under the ESTEEM Program at the adjacent to campus.1220 East Angela Boulevard South Bend, IN 46617 (574) 234-5510
Other suggested hotels within walking distance of Innovation Park: The Morris Inn at Notre Dame http://morrisinn.nd.edu/
Note: This event is open to students on campus and off campus interested in the ESTEEM and Patent Law One Year Master’s Degree Programs. The event is also open to faculty at area colleges who may be advising students on post graduate studies.
Dr. Karen Deak, Program Director
Welcome to the Master of Science in Patent Law Program at the University of Notre Dame!
I’m thrilled to be directing this first-of-its-kind program that teaches scientists and engineers the legal and professional skills necessary to succeed in the patent legal workforce. It really is a privilege to help others get started on a career that I consider one of the most stimulating and rewarding endeavors in science or engineering.
I can say from experience that patent agency is a dynamic and lively profession. After earning my Ph.D. in biology, I spent three years working in the intellectual property group of a law firm as a part of their biotechnology patent practice. I worked with all manner of biotech clients, on products as varied as medical devices and diagnostic tests, agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products. Not only did I get to work with inventors and scientists who are at the forefront of their fields, but I also gained an insider’s perspective on cutting-edge technologies by drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications.
As a student of the Master of Science in Patent Law, you’ll have the opportunity to do just the same. In addition to teaching the skills necessary to pass the bar and continue to successful patent legal practice, our unique one-year program provides hands-on, practical experience in researching and drafting an actual patent application for one of the many technological innovations born here at the University of Notre Dame.
Learn more about the Master of Science in Patent Law curriculum, the many perks of a career as a patent agent, and why now is the perfect time to enter patent law by browsing our patent agent and program FAQ. (High demand and high salary? It’s a no brainer.)
Also be sure to keep up with this blog via RSS for more news on patent agency and our groundbreaking program. Connect with us on Facebook by liking the Master of Science in Patent Law page, and if you have any questions or want more information, you can always contact me directly.
I look forward to hearing from you, and getting you started on your career in patent law!
Dr. Karen Deak
P.S. If you’re in any of these recruiting locations, I’d love to meet in person!
Purdue Career Fair Feb 1 9am-3pm
ND Winter Career Fair Feb 1 12-8pm
Society of Women Engineers – Career Fair at National Convention Feb 18 2-5pm
Open House at Innovation Park (with ESTEEM) Feb 24 12-6pm
Society of Black Engineers – Career Fair at National Convention March 29-30