Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Patent agents must be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to conduct patent business in the United States. They must pass the Patent Bar examination that the USPTO issues in order to prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO. Details about the Patent Bar exam can be found on the USPTO's Web site.
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