Testimonials

KyuHyuk Kim M.S.P.L. ’20

Hometown: Gimpo, South Korea
Current Job: Patent Engineer at Spruson & Ferguson Singapored
Degrees: B.S. in Electrical Engineering; M.S. in Patent Law

What are some things that you liked in the M.S. in Patent Law program at the UMN Law School?
You’ll learn almost everything that you need when you do actual work and be prepared to be a good patent practitioner. Also, you will be involved with so many valuable insights in the IP field. Be especially excited about the patent seminar course, where virtuosos in the IP world are invited to present their experience to students.
Enrolling in this program puts you in a blessed environment to meet many people. Don’t miss the chance to connect with classmates in the program, law school students, faculty, adjunct professors…amazing people from diverse backgrounds.

What advice do you have for future students who are in or interested in the program?
This is a great program for a range of careers, even for those outside the patent world. Not all of my classmates have ended up as a patent agent, but all of them have been implementing the things learned from the program into their career in legal, corporate, and research areas. And you too, will find your way.

Maya Strohm M.S.P.L. ’21

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

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.

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.