- Learn to navigate the MPEP quickly. It’s searchable during the exam, but time is tight.
- Focus on MPEP chapters 700 (examination), 2100 (patentability) and 1800 (PCT), plus appeals and post-grant proceedings.
- Practice with past USPTO exams and timed drills, such as our patent bar practice test.
USA Patent Bar Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- USPTO (OED)
- Questions
- 100 (90 scored)
- Time
- 6 hours (two 3-hour sessions)
- Passing
- 70%
- Reference
- Electronic MPEP provided
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