WHEN DO YOU NEED THE EXPERTISE OF AN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEY?

Earlier the number of intellectual property cases were negligent or very few. The specialized branch of law had very little demand and cases related to intellectual property violations were handled by general lawyers or attorneys. However, with time intellectual property violations started increasing, creating demand for intellectual property attorneys in many industries. Hiring an intellectual property attorney must be done with proper examination. Recommendations by people in a similar field are often entertained. Before proceeding further let's understand what intellectual property law is.  Creative artist like musicians hires an intellectual property attorney to file a case for patient or copyright violations. The law protects the rights of the creative areas.  Both tangible and intangible ideas are covered by intellectual property law. It is protecting the ideas and creativity arising out of human efforts.  Any misuse or stealing is taken care of by intellectual property law. The intellectual property attorney is appointed to fight for such cases for people who have faced such illegal things. It also includes the buying, selling, and leasing of intellectual property rights among parties.

The expertise of an intellectual property attorney is required in many situations such as:

·       Due diligence: For conducting IP due diligence, many companies require IP due diligence services to be conducted for getting listed or for financing purposes. It is helpful for buyers or investors to know the credibility of the industry through such examination.

·    Intellectual property attorneys have to deal with copyright societies, their notices, arrangements for such societies, and handling lawsuits.  They play an important role in lowering the royalty payments while entering into a legal contract or maximizing the royalty for performances.

·   Software companies require IP attorneys to preserve and protect their rights against the software developed by competitors. Intellectual property attorneys also face infringement or duplication cases regarding products or services.

·     IP attorney specializing in more than two areas of law is highly beneficial in handling matters effectively. Copyright, trademark patent rights require a great deal of specialization. They take charge of newly launched products or services as well.

·   Development in the commercial areas, advertising, and marketing has given rise to ownership and management-related issues and complexities. They must have technological knowledge, creative bases, drafting, and paperwork expertise.

·     IP attorney appointed by the party has the right to call for both parties to discuss a certain matter.  Anything that goes against client interests is challenged.

·        Areas about music, film, voice, innovations, products trademarks, copyright, patent rights are all covered under the intellectual property law.  Certain big industries have a separate department of intellectual property law or officer to handle such matters.  Since the media is growing, newer technological innovations are happening at a faster pace, intellectual property law has got tremendous progress.

The intellectual property attorney needs to be well informed about the recent trends and development happening in the country and the world. The technological knowledge helps them in challenging the opponent in certain cases where the other party is outsmarting the client.  The law keeps growing continuously and so should be the attorney’s knowledge.