Intellectual Property Law Jobs - Being An IP Lawyer

Whether you're in law school or wondering what to do with a law degree, check out what Michael has to say about these careers for lawyers. He explains that there are many types of lawyers within IP law. Michael in particular has an engineering background and does a broad mix of work that includes IP litigation and transactional work in the areas of patent law, copyright and trademarks.

In the full interview, Michael explains a typical day, what skills and personality types best fit this path, how to break in and how to succeed. Check it out!

[cenzo]

Great video. I'm only 15, but I am very passionate about becoming a lawyer. This video was very informative and persuasive into studying and practicing IP law.
-Vincent Rangel

[photovi]

There is a HUGE issue with copyright law in 2020, and I don’t see any solutions for it. Every country has different laws with IP, so if someone in a country other than the US steals my copyright work I’m screwed as almost all IP attorneys say they don’t have jurisdiction in said country. Loophole they needs to be fixed. Any advice ?

[theresashaw]

I worked at a hospital where I was told I had to do research & lectures however I was told anything I did wasn't my intellectual property & would belong to the hospital

[daseanvolk]

If you have a B.A. in Film & Television and want to pursue IPL with an emphasis on entertainment law, do you think that is a good foundation. I read below that you see most IP Lawyers with a. background in EE.. You can go to law school with any undergrad correct??

[VarunC]

Based on this video and other threads I've seen, a BS in mechanical engineering doesn't seem very desirable to be a patent attorney, relative to EE, CS, and Biotech related degrees. Is this true? I'd think that with my ME degree I'd be prepared and qualified to work on patents for ME type inventions but if MEs are not in demand to be patent attorneys then I wouldn't want to spend my time on law school.

Any input would be appreciated (but definitely not expected since this video is 8 years old!) and thank you for the video!

[giftofoncology]

SORRY FOR ASKING THIS YEARS LATER ON!!! But can an undergrad in Biotech and Applied Biosciences be of use in this path

[optimuslibby]

What would be a good undergraduate degree to get before going into Law School (studying IP law)?

[rodnelrickcervantes]

Is civil engineering good pre-law course for IP lawyers?

[utcfist]

Would business be a wise undergrad if I was thinking of becoming a IP lawyer ?

[BossChronicles]

What major do you recommend for someone who wants to attend law school? I really don't like math i was thinking political science ?