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The Paralegal’s Role in Intellectual Property Law
by Carol Brockman
Explanation of IP Law
Establish who has the right to profit from a person’s intellectual efforts
IP = organization, word choice, details, process
IP ≠ an idea
Focus of Work
Copyrights Patents Trademarks Trade secrets Moral rights
Three Phases of Work
Exception: Trademark cases require phases 1 and 3 only
Phase 1: Application
process
Phase 2:Marketingresearch
Phase 3:Infringement
defense
Necessary Skills
Aside from the common skills needed in a paralegal Excellent research
skills Strong knowledge of
litigation Specialty knowledge
beyond law in areas like science, publishing, art, or music
Employment Areas
Computer, software, and technology industries
Biochemistry Educational institutions
and libraries Pharmaceuticals Health care
technology
Film and television
Publishing Music Government:
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Self: independent research contractors
Career Outlook
Growing area of law for paralegals Better paying area of law for
paralegals
A Good Fit for Me
I need to develop litigation skills. But I posses
Publishing experience A love for research An interest in marketing
Resources
Career Opportunities in Law and the Legal Industry. Susan Echaore-McDavid. New York, NY: Ferguson, 2002. (more info)
Careers in Law. 3rd Ed.Gary A. Munneke. Chicago, IL: McGraw-Hill, 2004. (more info)
Paralegal Career Starter. 2nd Ed.Jo Lynn Southard and Lauren B. Starkey. New York, NY: LearningExpress, LLC, 2002. (more info)
Paralegal Careers.Angela Schneeman. Albany, NY: West Legal Studies, 2000. (more info)