Bachelor's degree in a biological or bioengineering field is required, a Ph.D is highly preferred. I am a student in biology, and was thinking of getting work experience at the USPTO as an examiner before applying to law schools.The law school will house two separate clinics, one for patent and another for trademark, and will offer services for small start-up companies and individuals. Tiffany Cooke is a litigation partner and registered patent attorney in the Denver and Dallas offices of Haynes Boone. Sara Borrelli is a registered patent attorney who has spent over 20 years counseling clients on their intellectual property issues. A minimum of 5 years of experience in patent law, preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. 3. Unlike traditional bar exams, applicants do not need a legal background. In order to qualify for the Patent Exam, you will need at least a bachelor's degree in one of the specified fields of science or engineering. Robert S. Hill is a Dallas intellectual property attorney who focuses his practice on representing clients in complex patent litigation cases. Sheppard Mullin offers a complete patent practice, including patent prosecution, licensing and related transactional matters, as well as client counseling.