Patent attorney, Rōia mana waihanga
Also known as
- Intellectual property lawyer, IP lawyer, patent lawyer, trademarks lawyer, intellectual property solicitor
Patent attorneys legally protect intellectual property like inventions, logos and names. They obtain patents, trademarks and copyrights, and represent clients in court.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$72K to $198K
Most common
$299K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Patent attorneys
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices and courts and may travel locally or nationally to visit clients
- need to be organised, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- advise on copyright for new inventions
- explain copyright and patent law options
- prepare and file patent applications
- manage patent approval process
- track patents and renewals
- enforce patent rights against misuse
- protect patents from misuse
- negotiate patent usage deals
- keep up to date with New Zealand patent law
Enterprising
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification and experience to become an patent attorney.
You need
- a Bachelor of Laws
- to pass the Professional Legal Studies course
- a certificate of completion from the New Zealand Council of Legal Education
- a certificate of character from the New Zealand Law Society
- to be admitted to the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand
- a practising certificate from the New Zealand Law Society
- 2 years’ work experience in intellectual property law
- a Level 5 technical qualification in science or technology with patentable subject matter
- a statement of skill by a registered patent attorney
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board
Phone Number,02 6283 2345
mail.ttipab@ipaustralia.gov.au
https://www.ttipattorney.gov.au/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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