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Hi [USER=27171]@searchingforaTC[/USER] and first of all huge congratulations on the interview! While [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] will definitely be able to tell you more, from what I know from my own and others' practice area-focused interview experiences, I thought I would list some of the questions that may come up:What is the role of a paralegal in an IP team? What types of tasks, responsibilities and workstreams are allocated to a paralegal?What are the different roles and responsibilities trainees, associates, and partners have in an IP team? How is a paralegal expected to assist them?Why do you think your experiences and skills will enable you to successfully deliver a high-quality work product for the tasks you will be expected to complete?Why do you want to work in IP specifically? What about it attracts you more than other practice areas, especially other advisory practices?What about your IP module did you enjoy and dislike, and how did this experience inform your decision to apply for this paralegal experience.How is the firm's IP practice different from that of its rivals? Are there any types of mandates (IP litigation/disputes, support on transactional work, independent advisory work) that the firm is particularly well-regarded for? Does the firm's IP client base have any particular characteristics? Does the firm have particular expertise in any sectors? Finally, how good is the firm's IP practice market recognition (Chambers/ Legal 500/other rankings and awards) when compared to its rivals?Can you explain the concepts of a patent, trademark, copyright and other design rights? How are they different conceptually, and how are the basic legal rules associated with them different?What are the basic rationales of IP law? What are the different rationales for each of the common types of IP right, and are the different legal treatments justified? Are there any reasonable considerations in favor of a relaxation of IP law rules, and if so, what is your view of the issue?Are there any significant gray areas in contemporary IP law? If so, how do you think the uncertainty should be resolved?Are there any recent developments in IP law or commercial news impacting the firm's IP practice that you have been following? If so, what are the implications?
Hi [USER=27171]@searchingforaTC[/USER] and first of all huge congratulations on the interview! While [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] will definitely be able to tell you more, from what I know from my own and others' practice area-focused interview experiences, I thought I would list some of the questions that may come up:
