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and I understand how valuable they are in developing skills and confidence in new lawyers . I also think it ’ s more efficient and a sign of a well-rounded legal team when junior attorneys are able to handle those issues .
What is your advice to someone who wants to become an in-house intellectual property attorney ?
I recommend working for at least a few years in a firm that serves several large clients with their own in-house IP teams , so you learn from their different styles , policies , and procedures . I also suggest asking a trusted in-house attorney to help you prepare for the job interview process , as interviews with companies differ from interviews with law firms . In my experience , firm interviews focus on whether the candidate is able to bill and bring in clients , whereas companies seem to be more interested in the candidate ’ s judgment , humility , and fit within the company ’ s culture . n
Authors : Robert Gravois – ADT & Andriy Lytvyn – Hill Ward Henderson
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