The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is where you want to go to file for a new patent with your attorney. To be a patent lawyer, you need to take two bar exams: (1) the state bar exam of whatever state you wish to practice in, and (2) the patent bar.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. UNLV Libraries have Patent Resources. UNLV has a Patent and Trademark Resource Center with information and experts available to meet with you! Our law firm specializes in providing top-notch intellectual property (IP) legal services, specifically tailored for engineering and high-tech companies. Getting a patent in Nevada is the same as any other state. The patent application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This might include chemistry, engineering, pharmacology, or other similar areas. A patent engineer has at least a bachelor's degree and usually has a master's or perhaps a Ph.D. (notably in life sciences).