Testimonials
Maya Strohm M.S.P.L. ’21
![Maya Strohm, MSPL 2021](/sites/law.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_fifth/public/2021/04/15/mspl-strohm-maya.jpg?itok=1X3jy0Me)
The MS Patent Law degree program and its test preparation service helped me to pass the USPTO Registration Examination on the first attempt. The practical and procedural information I learned will continue to enable my success beyond the registration examination and into future professional opportunities.
Jackson Satterlee M.S.P.L. ’20
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Ngoc Le M.S.P.L. ’20
In the MS Patent Law degree program, I had a chance to work on real projects with practicing patent attorneys and receive informative and educational feedback, which I wouldn't have had otherwise. In my patent field placement course, I worked directly on real patent matters with patent lawyers from an S&P 500 company, a global patent law firm, and a local patent law firm. In my patent Capstone course, I worked on a project for a multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation. And as a student intern for University Technology Commercialization, I worked on patent searching matters.
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Joseph Tombers M.S.P.L. ’19
Law Clerk at Kelly Holt Christensen
I highly recommend the Patent Internship experience, where I gained a better understanding of patent prosecution beyond what I learned in the classroom. I will hold on to this experience and learning for the rest of my career.
Bernard Cryan J.D. ’21
MN Law Student Bernard Cryan, 3L, describes his experience as a member of the Patent Drafting and Oral Advocacy Competition Team for Patent Law Programs.
Keaton Krueger M.S.P.L. ’19
What differentiates the Master of Science in Patent Law Program?
- What are the strengths of the Master of Science in Patent Law Program?
- How do M.S.P.L. and J.D. degrees differ?
Molly Kelley M.S.P.L. ’17
How did the Master of Science in Patent Law program prepare you for the work you're doing as a patent agent?
- What does a patent agent do?
- Why did you decide to enroll in the Master of Science in Patent Law Program rather than pursuing a J.D. degree?
Josh Manescalco M.S.P.L. ’18
Patent Agent at Brewer Science
Why did you enroll in the Master of Science in Patent Law Program?
- What are the benefits of the Master of Science in Patent Law Program?
- What would you tell others with a STEM background interested in pursuing a career in patent law?
I am so happy I made the decision to go back to school and make a career change. I finally feel like I am doing important work and have a career path to follow.