A person who is interested in law and confident in his/her administrative skills. The job is closely related to industrial technology, so it is suitable for those who are interested in science fields. Also, since this job involves ideas that cannot be discussed in public, you need to be tough-minded.

He/she is responsible for filing applications and registrations for new inventions, utility models, designs, and trademarks with the Patent Office on behalf of the client. In addition, after obtaining the rights to an idea, he/she assists attorneys in cases of unauthorized use of the idea and is involved in litigation. This is a job that requires strong expertise in different types of specialized fields: legal knowledge such as industrial property law and cutting-edge technical information and knowledge. Although it is possible to work for a patent firm or a company with a patent department, many people prefer to start their own business.

The applicant must pass the national examination to become a patent attorney and be registered as a patent attorney. There are no specific qualifications for taking the exam, and the door is open to all, but the passing rate is extremely difficult, ranging from 6 to 9%. The majority of successful applicants are university graduates, many of whom have a background in science and engineering. The average number of times an applicant has to take the examination is approximately four times, making it a narrow gate to success.

The patent attorney examination is held once a year, from the first stage to the third stage, and the second and third stages require passing the first and second stage, respectively, to sit for the exam. However, if you pass the first stage of the examination, you are exempted from the first stage for the next two years, and various exemptions are available for each stage of the examination!

People's awareness of intellectual property rights is growing, and the work of patent attorneys is increasing. Since there is currently a shortage of patent attorneys, the need for patent attorneys will expand in the future. In recent years, applications from abroad to Japan and from Japan to abroad have been increasing, so it is a good idea to acquire language skills.

The average annual income nationwide is 9,454,000 yen. Even if you work for a patent firm or a company, your income will be higher than that of an ordinary salaried worker because of additional allowances for expertise and other benefits.

When you start your own business, your days off will have to be irregular. Sometimes, you may have to stay up all night every day for the client's convenience. If you work for a company, your vacations and vacations are almost the same as those of government agencies. However, overtime work is quite frequent.

General companies and patent attorneys' offices.

It's a chart that shows at a glance the main routes to getting a job as a patent attorney!