Patent Attorney
べんりし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Legal Occupations
- Minor : Patent Attorneys
Summary
A specialist who prepares and submits application documents for patents, designs, trademarks, etc., domestically and internationally to legally protect the technical content of inventions and supports rights securing.
Description
Patent attorneys, on behalf of companies and inventors, handle application procedures for patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks, and carry out examination requests, oppositions, responses to rejection notices, etc. They understand the technical background of inventions and create specifications and drawings in a specific manner that meets legal requirements. They also contribute to corporate IP strategies through involvement in setting rights scope, supporting license agreements, preventing and resolving IP disputes.
Future Outlook
With the progress of technological innovation and globalization, the importance of intellectual property is increasing, and demand for highly specialized patent attorneys is expected to remain stable. Personnel proficient in new technology fields such as AI will be even more sought after.
Personality Traits
Cautious and detail-oriented / Excellent communication skills / Has curiosity and inquiring mind / Proficient in logical thinking
Work Style
Flexitime / In-House / Office Work / Patent Firm Work / Remote
Career Path
Patent Firm Staff → Associate Patent Attorney → Senior Patent Attorney → Partner → In-House IP Department
Required Skills
English Document Reading Proficiency / Intellectual Property Law / Patent Specification Drafting / Prior Art Search
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Contract Review / IT Literacy (Patent Management System) / Presentation Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically organize technical and legal requirements and construct specifications and claims. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minor errors in documents can have a significant impact on rights acquisition. |
| Communication Skills | Because appropriate explanations are required in coordination and negotiations with clients and examiners. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to constantly acquire the latest knowledge in response to legal amendments and technological progress. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it mainly involves linguistic and logical processing rather than mathematical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work centered on long hours of document preparation and research. |
Related Qualifications
- Patent Attorney Exam
Aliases
- Patent Agent
- Trademark Agent
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- IP Consultant
- Patent Engineer
- Patent Examiner