What is a patent attorney?

If you're interested in attending law school then it would be a good idea to have in mind what type of attorney you wish to become. One possible option (of the many available) is the patent attorney. A synonym for patent is "intellectual property" (IP), so these types of lawyers are said to practice IP law. IP law is an extremely lucrative field to get into and it is always in demand. With that said, what are the steps to becoming a patent attorney?

• Enroll in a university for a bachelors degree program. (Note: if you are thinking about patent law it would be wise to take something involving science, mathematics or engineering)
• Obtain a good GPA, do well on the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) and then attend a law school of your chosing
• Pass the patent bar exam to become a certified patent lawyer

The average starting salaries for a patent lawyer is approximately $120,000.