Originally Posted by Dude
If I understand correctly, a patent attorney requires a degree in the STEM field relevant to the individual patent, because they need to understand the invention.

You just need enough STEM classes to be allowed to take the USPTO test. Generally, the inventor explains the invention to you. So, yes, a person with chemistry credits can be drafting that information tech patent.

There was a ginormous backlog at the USPTO after the dot-com adventure.

But the real money is in patent litigation, where your goal is often to confuse the jury.