A patent bar study plan
Answer in brief
Build the plan backward from your Prometric date: learn high-weight rules first, then practice by topic, then spend the final stretch on full timed exams and review. Your USPTO admission notice sets the window to sit the exam, so schedule early.
Three phases
- Foundation: chapters 2100, 700 and 600, with questions after each.
- Coverage: the remaining chapters by weight, with mixed question sets.
- Exam conditions: full 100-question timed exams, then targeted review of misses.
Weekly rhythm
- Several short sessions beat one long one.
- End each session with questions, not reading.
- Keep a log of missed rules and the MPEP section for each.
Before you start
Confirm you are eligible with the free Wysebridge eligibility check, then apply to the USPTO so your admission window lines up with your plan.
Sources for this entry
- USPTO — Becoming a patent practitioner (General Requirements Bulletin) USPTO
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