A patent attorney is not exactly the same as a regular lawyer so his qualifications can be pretty different, even though the requirements to become a lawyer are similar in nature. Simply put, his job is to file for a patent on behalf of his client and ensure that his product is patented, and if there is someone violating the patent, it is his job to file a complaint and ensure that the proper authorities take the necessary action. Here is a description of the duties a patent attorney fulfills, and this will be useful for someone who wants to know more about how to become one.