"I could not be more satisfied with my experience.  I learned more than a second year associate in a law firm.  I received more support ... than I could ever have anticipated.  I almost feel confident enough to start drafting when I enter a firm!"
     SVPTC Summer 2010 - 3L

"Coming into this summer, I was inexperienced in patent claim drafting.  The clinic drastically changed my view of patent drafting and provided me with valuable skills including invention disclosure and application drafting that will be and is extremely useful to my experience!"
     SVPTC Summer 2010 - Graduate LLM

"I met amazing people and learned to work in a cooperative and supportive environment. I learned not only basic drafting skills but also more advanced techniques and theory."
     SVPTC Summer 2010 - 3L

"I had a wonderful time at the clinic. I learned how to draft patent applications.  Doug and Adrienne were very patient in the student's progress in drafting the applications!"
     SVPTC Summer 2010 - Graduate LLM

"It was good training in an encouraging environment.  No stress or pressure.  All around, just a good group of people to be with."
     SVPTC Summer 2010 - Graduate

"I wanted to thank you for the training last semester for I feel I am a step ahead of my classmates, even those who have passed the patent bar.  I had a claim drafting exercise in my Patent Prosecution course earlier this semester and received praise from the professor in front of the class! ... Thanks for everything!"
     SVPTC Fall 2009 - 2L

"The experience and knowledge I gained was invaluable and will undoubtedly help me in my future career. I very much appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedules to help young students interested in patent law gain exposure and experience in the field.  The SVPTC is great for students and I wish there were more attorneys like you that share your passion for teaching."
     SVPTC Summer 2009 - 2L

"My goal was to get hands-on experience writing patents and I got that and more.  Going through the patent bar helped me to pass the test, but this experience really helped me with actual practice.  Actually writing two patents was invaluable.  Great Experience!"
     SVPTC Summer 2009 - 3L

"I learned a lot and feel good about going into a firm next year.  I learned more than I expected and I feel that I have an advantage over other applicants."
     SVPTC Summer 2009 - 3L

"I definately learned a lot about patents, prosecution, and the field in the general.  Conducting a disclosure meeting was also good experience.  I liked the facilitative style of teaching instead of just lectures."
     SVPTC Summer 2009 - 3L

"Your Patent, Trademarks, and Copyrights course is Great!  Very educational and useful!"
     S. Villegas, San Jose, CA

"Your Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights course is a very good class.  Wish it was longer!"
     B. Rodriguez, San Jose, CA

"I feel as though I gained the experience I wished for; I learned one way of drafting a patent application.  I also really appreciate the flexibility that the instructors showed for my time.  ... The inventor dislcosure meetings were great.  I certainly learned invaluable tips about client interaction."
    SVPTC Fall 2009 - 2L

"I learned a lot during the whole process; definitely met my expectations.  It helped me further polish my prosecution skills and I am glad that I could attend the clinic before getting out of school."
     SVPTC Fall 2009 - 3L

"The exercises and the whole prosecution experience gave me a general idea of what a patent prosecutor needs to deal with ... helped me build the gap between law school and real life in a firm.  Good experience and good advice, what more do you want!"
    SVPTC Fall 2009 - 3L

"I learned a lot.  I didn't have any practical experience when I started and I feel I've gained that.  The clinic showed me I may want to do this for a career.  ... It might be helpful if some of the practice exercises were more complex and similar to the actual applications."
     SVPTC Fall 2009 - 2L

"I wanted to learn how to draft a [patent] application and I feel that I've developed a good foundation."
    SVPTC Fall 2009 - 3L

"Great Class, Instructor answered all my questions, Great Course!"
     F. Spore, San Jose, CA

"A great learning experience!"
     L. Pompa, San Jose, CA