User: sohcrates

Why couldn't they just get a retired EPO guy ?

On: Peek Into European Patent Examining Cancelled

Or perhaps one that was recently fired and might be bitter??? Though it's absolutely true what was said above...there's FIRM policies in government agencies regarding speaking to the media...so i'm frankly not that surprised...though i *am* upset

Re:I actually start at the USPTO in January

On: US Patent Office To Hire 500 New Examiners

Oppress the freedoms of others? WTF are you talking about? The ability to grant patents is one of the greatest features of our country! Itellectual Property is a HUGE right to have. I'll be sleeping just fine at night

Re:I actually start at the USPTO in January

On: US Patent Office To Hire 500 New Examiners

but that would be ILLEGAL!

I actually start at the USPTO in January

On: US Patent Office To Hire 500 New Examiners

I'm one of the "500 new EE's" that the USPTO is hiring. I graduate in December and start in January. It's a pretty nice setup, and i'm kind of pumped to be on the cutting edge of technology (so to speak)