Computerized Exam
The current patent bar exam is offered (via computer) year round at Thompson Prometric testing centers. The exam must be scheduled in advance appointment. Most of Prometric’s testing centers are open during business hours, and a few of the larger centers have weekend and night hours.
Paper-Based Exam
The USPTO paper-based registration examination is offered once a fiscal year at a date and location that is specified and announced before examination applications under that venue are accepted.
Majority of exam takers opt for the computerized version
48
Average Passing Rate (USPTO Published Numbers)
83
Average Passing Rate (Wysebridge)
Knowing when to schedule your exam can help reduce your stress.
USPTO Considerations
The way the timing works at the USPTO is this:
- Once you are approved to take the exam, you have 90 days to schedule your computerized exam with Prometric.
- If you are interested in a paper based exam, you will need to contact the USPTO OED directly
- Phone: 571-272-4097
FAX: 571-273-0074
Email address: [email protected]Mailing Address
Mail Stop OED
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
PO Box 1450
Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450
- Phone: 571-272-4097
Prometric Testing Sites & Scheduling
The location of Prometric test sites and Prometric test delivery policies are available at the Prometric web site. Prometric also provides a toll free number for USPTO registration examination applicants (800-479-6369).
Remember: Prometric test sites offer a myriad of exams (not just the USPTO registration exam). Be sure to check availability of exam “seats” in advance to ensure you are able to take the exam the day you prefer.
A Simple Roadmap To Plan Your Exam
Are you planning on taking the exam in <90 days?
YES
- Submit Your Application to the USPTO ASAP
- Enroll in Wysebridge PRO
- Study
- Take The Patent Bar Exam (& Pass)
- Celebrate.
NO
- Enroll in Wysebridge PRO
- Begin Your Studies
- When approximate time to desired test date is ~90 days away
- Submit Your Application to the USPTO
- Continue Your Studies
- Take The Patent Bar Exam (& Pass)
- When approximate time to desired test date is ~90 days away
- Celebrate.
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