That's a question that will go down in infamy, since Madison virtually has become a boomtown for intellectual property, and the explosion is far from over. And there are some phenomenal things happening now on Madison's intellectual property front. A practice field of three has grown to about 30, and demand continues to grow for those who are good at their profession. Intellectual property lawyers can write their own tickets these days. Recruiting groups report daily calls from law firms desperately seeking IP talent.
Intellectual property is actually an oxymoronic term.
It is knowledge or expression that is owned by someone. Intellectual property law is a broad umbrella that protects these intangibles with patents, copyrights, trademarks and licenses. Most people have no idea to what extent intellectual property pervades their lives. It's the intangible things that add value to a business. Not surprisingly, Internet and technology companies are driving growth in IP law.