powerpoint presentation: intellectual property law paralegal
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The Paralegal’s Role in Intellectual Property Law
by Carol Brockman
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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
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Focus of Work
Copyrights Patents Trademarks Trade secrets Moral rights
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Three Phases of Work
Exception: Trademark cases require phases 1 and 3 only
Phase 1: Application
process
Phase 2:Marketingresearch
Phase 3:Infringement
defense
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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
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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
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Career Outlook
Growing area of law for paralegals Better paying area of law for
paralegals
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A Good Fit for Me
I need to develop litigation skills. But I posses
Publishing experience A love for research An interest in marketing
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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)