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Launched in October of 1999, IPWatchdog.com has been a trusted resource on intellectual property for tens of millions of unique visitors for over 2 decades. Recognized as one of the leading sources for news, information, analysis and commentary in the patent and innovation industries, we also offer growing coverage of matters relating to trade secrets, copyrights and trademarks. Over the years, IPWatchdog.com has grown into the largest online intellectual property publication in the world.
Founder Gene Quinn is a patent attorney and a leading commentator on patent law and innovation policy. Mr. Quinn has twice been named one of the top 50 most influential people in IP. He is a graduate of UNH Franklin Pierce having earned the J.D. and LL.M.(IP) degrees. He is a senior instructor for the PLI Patent Bar course. He has served as a faculty member at Franklin Pierce. He and his contributors have regularly written helpful articles on the patent bar. Note, some are dated and should be be validated by more updated sources.
His articles are called out in this Guide as they are highly cited by most guides on the Patent Bar cite his content:
A New and Improved and Expanded Patent Bar: It’s About Time
Everything You Need to Know About the Patent Bar Exam
Who Can Take the Patent Bar Exam?
Becoming Patent Bar Eligible: What Courses are Acceptable?
Does My Degree Qualify Me to Take the Patent Bar?
Patent Bar Qualifications: Category B
5 Tips for Passing the Patent Bar Exam
5 More Tips for Acing the Patent Bar Exam
Beware Patent Bar Exam Study Advice
Reflections of the Patent Bar Exam
Patent Bar Exam Craziness, Do You Know How Long a Month is?
USPTO Moves Ahead with Changes to Patent Bar Registration
USPTO Publishes Final Rule Establishing Separate Design Patent Bar
USPTO Responds to Patent Bar Gender Gap Inquiry, Mulls Changes to Registration Process
Solving the Patent Bar Gender Gap Without Lowering the Bar to Eligibility
Lowering the Bar to Diversify the Patent Bar Would Be Misguided and Unethical