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Patent Bar Prep - Day 37 February 20, 2007

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Started with the April 2000 Exam. The exam seemed fairly easy to do (mostly because it is a lot easier to take a paper exam than one on a computer.) After doing the first 50 (Morning Session) questions, I checked my answers. When I got 46 of the 50 right, I was so ecstatic/euphoric that I almost had one of those “I.. have made FIRE” moments. But since I was inside a library, I decided to stay put.

You know what came next don’t you? Me and my “optimistic extrapolation” got out of hand. I quickly did the math and thought… hmm.. I am hitting a 92%, I can *so* pass this exam! Right…

As soon as I started the PM section, I got the first 3 wrong in a row. That’s probably the best thing that could have happened because it pointed out to me that I still need to refer to the MPEP and CFRs before making “educated guesses” on the exam.

So… I stopped at about Q30 of the PM session. and picked up again this morning. Woke up extra early to do this before work. Will be back later to tattle on myself.

Patent Bar Prep - Day 36 February 18, 2007

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Taking a break definitely did the trick. When I started with the IDS questions this morning, I did significantly better.

The PCT chapter (26) was relatively short (45 Questions) and the Advanced 102(e) chapter (27) was even shorter (10 questions). So, after 36 days, I am finally done with the prep course. Phew…

Now, I have to do as many practice exams I can get my hands on.

Patent Bar Prep - Day 35 February 18, 2007

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The chapter (25) on Ethics was surprisingly easy in the beginning. This may have something to do with the fact that most of the principles/rules/laws mirror those of the Model Code of Professional Responsibility/Ethics. So, with a quick skim of the notes I took while going through the lecture video, I was able to get through the the first 60 or so questions.

Then they started asking questions about IDS filings. There are a few basic rules with IDS but the PTO seems to relish in long fact patterns with obscure details. So that slowed me down. When I got to Q80, I had gotten a few wrong in a row due to overlooking some obvious/blatant issues. So, I figured maybe it was just that I was tired (any excuse to take a break right?) and called it a day.

So, tomorrow morning (well.. later today I suppose) I will finish the last 15 Questions on IDS/Ethics. And then move on to PCT.

Almost there… I think I can… I think I can… I think I can :-)