Intellectual property (“IP”) rights are rooted in Article I of the U.S. Constitution. IP litigation involves disputes relating to the protected creations of the human mind, including discoveries, inventions, artistic works, processes, and products.
Role of an IPR Lawyer :
IP lawyers play an important role from the very first step of creating the intellectual property entity until its successful launch. Attorneys in IP law cater to a wide variety of roles which, in some cases. prove crucial to safeguarding IP.
An IP lawyer provides services, including but not limited to. patentability analysis, drafting, prosecuting and opposing. due diligence. developing effective patent strategies, trademark registration and protection, anti-trust and plant variety protection (PVP), etc.
IPR professionals will need to address the following questions:
• Which sub-domains have the most inventors?
• Do you have any patent gaps in your portfolio?
• What are the licensing opportunities for in- and out-licenses?
• Which markets are most important?
• How likely is it that the technology area will be disrupted shortly?
• What are the best collaboration, funding, and acquisition opportunities for the client. Etc.
Role of Litigation Lawyer:
A Litigation Lawyer also termed as a Litigation Attorney, represents a client, by defending them in a court of law or in legal proceedings, before a judge. The responsibility of a Litigation Lawyer is to research legal issues, draft legal documents and present the case before the court. They are required to make lots of courtroom appearances and handle cases of the civil variety.
