Intellectual Property Lawyers

What the job involves

• Receives written information in the form of briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from solicitors, other specialist legal professionals and clients
• Provides advice and written opinions on points of intellectual property law
• Confers with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings
• Draws up pleadings, affidavits and other court documents
• Researches statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
• Outlines the facts to the court, calls up and questions witnesses and addresses the court to argue a client's case
• Provides opinion on complex intellectual property issues
• May draw up or settle documents
• Interviews clients to determine the nature of problems, then recommends and undertakes appropriate legal action
• Prepares cases for court by conducting investigations, undertaking research, giving notice of court actions and arranging the preparation and attendance of witnesses
• Prepares and critically reviews contracts between parties

Key values of workers in Intellectual Property Lawyers

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Top skills required for workers in Intellectual Property Lawyers

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Complex Problem Solving

  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.