Do patent attorneys have good work-life balance?

Stress may come in the form of long working hours, demanding clients, and tight deadlines, but that is true for any law firm. Most people in IP firms claim an excellent work-life balance compared to other sectors of the law.

Is being a patent lawyer stressful?

Being a patent attorney is a tough gig. I mean, it is obviously not as tough as being an emergency services first-responder, or a war correspondent, or President of the United States of America, or any number of other stressful but noble callings. But as jobs in the so-called ‘professions’ go, it is right up there.

Are patent agents happy?

People in patent law seem (on average) to be about as happy as people in any other field. Based on my observations of friends and colleagues, agents seem to be somewhat happier than attorneys. Prosecutors seem to be happier than litigators. In-house people seem to be happier than people in law firms.

Do patent agents work long hours?

They often work long hours, including some evenings and weekends. Patent agents collaborate with patent attorneys, the USPTO office and inventors, and might travel to meet with clients. The job can be fast-paced and stressful at times.

Is there a demand for patent lawyers?

“The demand for patent law is very high. We are running at 100 percent. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 669,434 patent applications were filed in 2019 which was up from 643,303 in 2018. The number filed in 2018 was down from 651,355 the year before.

Do patent attorneys get bonuses?

In addition to the base salary, patent attorneys often earn bonuses and receive other financial benefits to complete their remuneration package.

Where do patent attorneys make the most money?

Highest paying cities for Patent Attorneys in United States

• San Francisco, CA. $230,827 per year. 7 salaries reported.
• Los Angeles, CA. $211,295 per year. 8 salaries reported.
• Seattle, WA. $204,164 per year. 6 salaries reported.
• Washington, DC. $201,052 per year.
• Austin, TX. $191,936 per year.
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Do you have the right work-life balance as a lawyer?

Creating a lawyer work-life balance that works for you is the first step towards better managing your stress. As you develop the right balance, remember to leave room for healthy sleep and calm downtime. Around 35\% of adults in the US are getting less than 7 hours of sleep each night.

Do patent attorneys work long hours?

Work as a patent attorney is not all-consuming. You are not required to work the long hours, including weekends, that are the norm in many other professions.

What is included in the balanced work-life package?

Our balanced work-life package includes: 13 days of vacation leave, and 13 days of sick leave per year (vacation leave days increase to 20 per year after three years of service, and increases again to 26 days after 15 years of service) Transit subsidy, including metro fare cards.

How much time do trainee patent attorneys spend in London?

If you are applying for a role as a trainee patent attorney, you should indicate whether you wish to join the London, Oxford or Cambridge office, or have no preference. All trainee and qualified patent attorneys based in our Oxford and Cambridge offices typically spend about one day a week in London.