Learn About Us The Patent Education Series™ complete Patent Bar System is a quality Patent Bar Review Course offered at a fair and reasonable price. We encourage you to compare us with the competition - you'll see that for a program of this caliber, there is simply no better deal available. The Patent Education Series™ is copyrighted, published and owned by Intellectual Properties Enterprises, Inc (IP Enterprises). IP Enterprises is a web based company specializing in taking the educational experience one step forward. Lisa A. Parmley is the primary author for the Patent Education Series™ and the President of IPE. Lisa is a registered patent agent recognized by the PTO -- #51006. She has written courses for BBCLE, an on-line Continuing Legal Education program directed by Jim Longacre. In addition, her past teaching experience includes educating all levels of college undergraduates and graduate students in various college science courses. Lisa founded the Patent Education Series™ in order to assist others who are hoping to break into the Patent Law field. The materials have been written with this in mind and are affordable to those desiring a complete patent bar review course. Frequently Asked Questions Here are the answers to a few frequently asked questions. » Are your materials current? Yes. The Patent Education Series™ is based on the current rules and laws established by the U.S Patent and Trademark Office. The Patent and Trademark Office lists and describes the rules involved with patents in the Manual Of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP). The currently tested MPEP is the 8th edition MPEP, Revision 4. We update our materials as new revisions and editions are tested. That way, you are sure to get the current tested information. » Can I preview the materials? Absolutely. Just check-out the package or the customize page and you will find all the components listed separately. You may preview the first chapter or two of both the Prep Workbook and the Guidebook to Patent Law. Just click on the "Preview this book" link near the top of the appropriate detailed description page. You will need to have Adobe Acrobat installed. You may also preview the Patent Law Online Course as well. Also keep in mind that we offer a 30-day money back guarantee. You may use this time to preview the books, the online course and the software for yourself. If you don't feel they will help you learn patent law, just send them back. No questions asked! It's that simple. » How long does the average person study to pass the Patent Bar? We estimate that it takes the average individual between 150-200 hours to prepare themselves for the Patent Bar exam. We have catered our Lesson Plan around a 90-day, part time schedule of approximately 15-20 hours a week. People have passed this exam using the Patent Education Series™ in as little as one month. On the flip side, others have spread the coursework out over 1 full year or even much longer. Just do what makes the most sense for you. We do suggest that you begin preparing before you ever send the USPTO your application to sit for the exam. Once you are accepted, you will be given a 90-day 'window period' within which you must schedule and take the exam. In order to ensure you pass the first time, we suggest that you make it at least partially through Step 2 of our strategy, and then apply for the exam. That way, you will have the best chance of being completely ready before your 'window period' expires. Of course, it doesn't hurt to begin preparing at your earliest convenience, especially if you have a full-time job or are in school, etc. Please realize that everyone learns at a different pace, and life can always throw you a few unexpected twists. Just be sure to leave yourself plenty of time to prepare for this exam! » How long have you been in business? We have been in business since February of 2002. We are a member of the Better Business Bureau if you would like to check us out. » What are your pass rates? Scores of people have passed the Patent Bar exam using only the Patent Education Series™ materials. Our pass rate for 2005 was 84%. In addition to our high pass rate, we provide you with the best products available and allow you access to a representative sample of our materials. We even offer a 30-day, money back guarantee if you feel our tools will not help you learn Patent Law. Everyone has a different learning style. You need to determine for yourself exactly what you need to prepare for the Patent Bar exam. Try not to get caught up in the number's game - take the time to preview the options for yourself. » How long is the delivery time? Most items are shipped the following business day (Mon-Fri only). Orders placed on Friday morning will not be shipped until Monday. UPS ground delivery ranges from 1-5 business days. We are located in Denver, Colorado, so the further you are from us, the longer it will take (the east coast takes approximately 5 business days for delivery). You may upgrade to a faster delivery service if you wish. After checkout you will be prompted to select your delivery method. Prices for the options are shown. Once we have processed your order, UPS will email you a tracking number so that you know where your package is. You will receive access to our digital products immediately after purchase. Please check your email after you order for instructions on accessing these products. » Do you have a refund policy? Purchase from the Patent Education Series™ risk free. You may send the materials back to us within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked. » Do you offer volume discounts? A 10% discount is given for volume orders of 10 or more individual items. Please generate a support ticket with our helpdesk if you are interested in placing a volume order.