Intellectual Property Lawyer
42AI EXPOSURE TODAY42
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£35,000 - £45,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Intellectual Property Lawyer
Intellectual Property Lawyers help people protect their inventions, designs, books and creative work from being copied without permission. They work with inventors, companies and artists to make sure their ideas are legally theirs - whether it is a new medicine, a brand name or a song.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI exposure is high, the core still needs you
AI exposure today is high on our index (42), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That part is what keeps the job yours, so get fluent with the tools and lean into it.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Bird & BirdA leading international law firm with a strong focus on IP law, known for its innovative approach and diverse client base.
Marks & ClerkOne of the largest IP firms in the UK, offering a collaborative environment and opportunities to work on high-profile cases.
BristowsA top-tier law firm specialising in IP and technology, recognised for its expertise and commitment to client success.
DLA PiperA global law firm with a strong IP practice, providing extensive training and development opportunities for its lawyers.