MA in Patent Practice in Cleveland United States | Case Western Reserve University

The Master's in Patent Practice program equips students for careers as patent agents. To qualify, applicants need an engineering, computer science, or physical/biological science undergraduate degree to meet patent bar exam requirements. This program offers a practical path into patent practice without the three-year JD commitment, with merit scholarships available. As Ohio's first and one of few nationwide programs, it addresses the increasing need for patent agents. The USPTO reports approximately 11,000 registered patent agents, with law firms and corporate legal teams seeking their specialized scientific knowledge and patent application skills.