How many components I could name in a standard smartphone and how some of those work
Trainee Patent Attorney Interview Questions
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why the profession ?
They asked me to review a technical document which I duly did, and then asked me why it was that particular method was used.
e.g. technical q: What is the structure of an antibody e.g. HR q: Tell me about a time when you had to have attention to detail
Stage 1 - Written assessment + technical interview + HR interview 1. Introduce yourself 2. talk about your motivations. 3. talk about previous experience with projects/other technical skills. 4. what do you know about patents? 5. why MnC? Stage 2 - Written assessment + presentation + partner interview 1. Describe a certain complex device in limited time. (you'll be given time to prep for this) 2. questions based on that device (technical) 3. how ready are you for this massive challenge (of becoming a PA) 4. why MnC (again, yeah) This list is not exhaustive. These are probably the most basic questions that you will be asked. DO YOUR RESEARCH
Why patent law? Why Kilburn & Strode?
Why do you want to be a patent attorney?
Why do you want to become a patent attorney?
Why do you want to work as a trainee? What's the biggest risk you've taken? Tell me about a time someone has behaved aggressively towards you? Do you get impatient and frustrated, if so how do you handle that? What have you done so far to show you want to be in the patent field?
Why do you want to be a Patent Attorney? Describe a project that you have done.
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