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Things that raise your pay

• Patent agent licence

  The exams have historically had low pass rates. Passing them sets you apart.

• An engineering or life sciences degree

  Firms cannot train this into you later.

• Federal Court litigation

  Most Canadian patent fights happen there. Trial lawyers who also understand the science are rare.

• Pharmaceutical patent work

  Brand versus generic drug cases are the biggest and best-funded intellectual property litigation in Canada.