I’m at the point where every study session feels heavier than it should. Some days I think I’m making progress, and other days the MPEP feels like static. For context, I’m a retaker and I really want to fix the underlying problem this time.
Hi, I have a PLI textbook that is from a couple of years ago. If interested in paying for shipping, DM me.
I am seeking study advice on how to pass the patent bar. I’m a Bio PhD and I’m working full time as a bench scientist. I’ve been studying with the PLI course for two months now and have made it through Chapter 700, but I feel like I've hit a wall. While I am becoming familiar with the terms and topics, the information/detail/exception isn't sticking. Also, the PLI Prime questions after each chapter contain too many concepts that haven't been covered yet, making it really difficult to gauge my actual understanding or know where I stand in terms of passing the exam.
Is it normal for things not to click until you reach the end of the course or the final chapter? Should I keep continuing listening to lectures? Or does this indicate that I need to build a more solid foundation and fully digest Chapters 100–700 before moving on?
I took the Patent Bar last week and got a 68. I used PLI, but I feel like the practice questions alone weren’t enough for me. Does anyone have recommendations for a more “problem grinding” style prep platform?
I’ve heard about Wysebridge, but it seems pretty expensive, especially after already spending so much on PLI. I also came across PrepPatentBar online, which looks much more affordable. Has anyone here used it before? Would love to hear any feedback or other recommendations.
Hello, just signed up for a july 24 date and wanted to know what i should do until then to prepare. I’ve been studying on and off for almost a year but really focused in the past month. Im scoring about 50, but i’m hesitant to use any of the PLI full tests until i get closer to the exam (i’ve used one full test). Currently, I’m just running through drills i’m creating on patware and creating a wring answer journal and looking up answers. is this sufficient? im unsure of what else i can/should do tbh
I’ve spent a lot of time studying and I’m not sure the effort is translating. I’ve watched lectures and reviewed notes, but when I see a fresh question I still hesitate. For context, I’m probably more of a practice-question learner than a lecture learner.
I keep sitting down to study and feeling like I’m doing the least efficient thing possible. I don’t need motivation speeches as much as I need a method that actually clicks. For context, I’m probably more of a practice-question learner than a lecture learner.
I’m at the point where every study session feels heavier than it should. I’m okay with a grind, but I’d rather grind in the right direction. For context, I’m a retaker and I really want to fix the underlying problem this time.