Intellectual Property Rights
An Intellectual Property (IP) Lawyer specialises in protecting, managing and commercialising IP assets. This includes trademarks, patents, copyright, trade secrets, IP licensing and brand protection. An IP lawyer can also assist with enforcing IP rights, including litigation.
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KEY SKILLS
Analysis
Strategy
Marketing
Drafting
Technology assessment
Research
Advocacy
Effective Communication
An eye for technicalities
Legal Writing
PROS
A key role in every sector and crucial for making investment decissions
IPR litigation is quite diverse
With the growing numbers of startups and industries, the demand for IPR is exponentially rising
It is never dull or monotonous
It is multidisciplinary
A practical field
It is quite dynamic
You can have international exposure
The expertise extends to a wide range of industries
CONS
It is not easy to get placed in an IP firm
There is a lot to study
The field is very intricate
It can get too technical
A background in technology or science may be needed
OPPORTUNITY TYPES
GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
Firms
Advocates
Corporations
Mulltinational companies
Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM)
Judge
Professor
Strategic Litigation
Patent Specialist
Patent Valuers
Brand Management
Legal-commercial strategies
IPR thinktanks
Understanding the law and its implication
You have a keen eye for details
You like to study
You are diversely well-read