One book I’ve studied from cover to cover, and continually practice the lessons inside of it, is in the Seven Steps to Inner Power, by Dr. Tae Yun Kim; who I’ve also had an opportunity to personally train with.  Dr. Tae Yun Kim and her positive life lesson philosophy has taught me to set my goals, and strive no matter how hard the challenges are until I reach my goals.  This book can be found in NorthStar products or in Jung SuWon.

With regards to finding patent paralegal training and a job here in Silicon Valley, I received a very informational comment from Fraulein Senorita on my last post, (thank you Fraulein).  A few more patent paralegal references have been found.

The Paralegal Mentor is a blog site of useful Strategies for Paralegals (in California) Seeking Excellence by Vicki Voisin. 

The Paralegal Association of Santa Clara County (PASCCO).  Membership is $55 per year, offers paralegal training courses and employment opportunities for its members. 

I’ve only found one online “specific to patents” Patent Paralegal Certificate course, and that is through IPLegalED.  For $1975, the Patent Paralegal Certification can be awarded after 100 hours of intense study, and passing of exams. 

These local colleges, (referred by Fraulein Senorita – ABA approved DeAnza, West Valley), Heald, Hayward University, and Oakland Community college have general Paralegal degree programs that can be acquired after 1-2 years of study.  West Valley places students into internships during their study.  That’s a benefit.

The USPTO has training courses in Arlington VA every month.  (That is on the other side of the US from California.)

Lucky for us, (referred by Fraulein Senorita) the Sunnyvale library (IP Section) is a PTDL (Patent Trademark Depository Library) and has a former patent lawyer who volunteers his time every weekday from 10am-12pm.  Also, Patent prosecution books (with live study lessons) can be checked out. 

I’m currently studying lessons in the: Patent Searching Made Easy book, by David Hitchcock, who very clearly shows me how to conduct Preliminary US patent searches through the PTO, using Boolean logic.  And how to find classes and subclasses in the manual of classifications, quick searches, advanced searches,  EPO (European Patent Organization) searches, Google, Public STINET, CASSIS, EAST (Examiner automated search tool), and more.  (I’m only half way through the book.)  With hands on training, I am learning Patent search techniques on my own.

I have also checked out:  Nolo’s Patents for Beginners by David Pressman and Richard Stim, Patent it Yourself, by Patent Attorney David Pressman, And The Inventor’s Notebook by David Pressman and Fred Grissom. 

If you know of other good Patent Prosecution resources, please leave a comment and let me know.

Thank you.

I am unemployed with more than 15 years of Executive Assistance and  I am attempting to start a new career as a Patent Prosecution Secretary.  However, i have no experience in Patent Prosecution and I’m having a challenging time finding an employer who will bring me in at Entry Level.  Do you know where I can get Patent Docketing training?

Let me know.  Thanks.

Ki Rhythms

Morning Sun Ki Energy Form

Ki Rhythms is comprised of slow moving Ki Energy meditation forms, similar to Tai Chi, only better than Tai Chi,.  When I met Dr. Tae Yun Kim, she first introduced me to the Morning Sun Ki Energy form, currently found on the Ki Rhythms DVD and in Jung SuWon.  This Ki Energy form is a quick stress release – if you are in a hurry or want to balance your energy immediately.  The movements in this form are slow and simple, yet when I finish the form I release my stress, and feel more calm and collected on the inside.  There are several different types of slow moving meditation forms in the Ki Rhythms DVD and in other NorthStar products.  I practice these Ki Energy forms in the evening before going to sleep to relax, in the morning to wake up, and throughout the day whenever needed.  Try it, you’ll like it.  Have a Great Day!

Before I started studying about “Ki Energy”, I wasn’t aware of how the energy of my environments affected me.  When I opened the First Element book, I discovered that Ki Energy is literally anywhere and everywhere. One of my favorite chapters talks about how the colors we wear and the food we eat determines our “Ki Energy” for the day. 

For example, I am a quiet type of person, and often I need more fire to bring my energy up, to be more assertive to achieve a particular goal.  On these days, I will wear the color Red, because Red charges up my energy.  I have found that Red speeds up my Ki Energy and that Blue is more of a relaxing Ki Energy. 

Try it out, wear a different color each day (Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, White, Black) and record how you feel while wearing the different colors.