Intellectual Property Rights

Shortlist
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.
Mentors from the field
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JOSIE LANE
Current position
Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
LLB
LLM
What you need to get started
1 to 5 years of experience
Specialized scientific or technical education and hands-on industry experience under IP lawyers can be really helpful
Soft Skills
Analysis
Strategy
Marketing
Drafting
Technology assessment
Research
Advocacy
Effective Communication
An eye for technicalities
Legal Writing
Technical Skills
Marketing
Drafting
Technology assessment
Research
Advocacy
Legal Writing
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