Intellectual Property Lawyer
What the work is
Provides legal advice, prepares and drafts legal documents, and conducts negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with protecting intellectual capital, utilising patent law, copyright law and licensing.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- Provides legal advice to clients on matters related to intellectual property
- Prepares and drafts legal documents such as patent applications, copyright registrations and licensing agreements
- Conducts negotiations on behalf of clients to protect their intellectual property
- Advises clients on the enforcement of their intellectual property rights
- Assists clients in resolving intellectual property disputes through mediation, arbitration or litigation
- Provides guidance to clients on the commercialisation and monetisation of their intellectual property
- Researches and analyses intellectual property laws and regulations
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a regional magistrates court and a family dispute resolution service in a fictional state. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- Two parents who arrived angry leave with a plan for the school holidays
- A self-represented person says they felt heard, even though the decision went against them
- A busy list finishes on time and every matter was treated with care
Hard days
- A full list, a short day and people who are upset, confused or frightened
- A decision that will disappoint someone, however carefully you reach it
- Hearing the same sad stories again and again and having to stay fair
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 281232, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.