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This Engineers Week 2025, we're sharing short interviews with attorneys who have engineering backgrounds. Their perspectives illustrate how engineering experience enriches IP legal work. Today’s post features Tim Bianchi. Prior to earning a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law, Tim earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. Tim also has practical experience as a research scientist. Here are some thoughts from Tim: Q1: What advice would you give to engineers considering a career in law? A: "Patent law offers an ideal path for those passionate about science and engineering who maintain a broad intellectual curiosity. The field provides continuous opportunities to learn while helping clients protect their innovations and business interests. One of the most rewarding aspects is collaborating with exceptional minds - entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers who represent the best of innovation and drive to improve our world." Q2: What influenced your decision to pursue patent law? A: "During my tenure as a senior research scientist at Honeywell Research, I had the opportunity to interact with patent attorneys during ring laser gyroscope infringement litigation. A particular attorney, John Shudy, noticed my interest and invited me to visit Honeywell Legal to meet other patent attorneys and learn what a day in the life of a patent lawyer was like. He took the time to answer every question I had about practice. After that discussion I knew I had to try it. I have tried to copy his example where possible to 'pay it back' for future potential patent attorneys." Q3: What is the most valuable career or life advice you've received? A: "A pivotal moment came as I approached completion of my electrical engineering bachelor's degree. Facing the decision between entering the workforce or pursuing graduate studies, I sought counsel from my father. His wisdom was profound: 'Timmy, anything you learn today you're going to use in the future, no matter what it is. So, if you want to go to grad school, go to grad school.' Dad was right! The advanced semiconductor, electromagnetics, and physics coursework from graduate school has been instrumental throughout my patent law career." Thank you for sharing your experiences, Tim, and passing along these lessons to others! #Engineers #ElectricalEngineering #ResearchScientist #PatentAttorneys #Semiconductor #Electromagnetics #Physics