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. But it's not just newer, cutting-edge companies that are spurring the need for more IP lawyers. Even the trucking industry is getting into e-commerce. Old companies are using new technology.