Also called: Brand Protection Lawyer
Protects brand names, logos, songs, books, and art from being copied.
A trademark lawyer might check whether a new sneaker name conflicts with an existing brand, then file to register it. Copyright lawyers handle fights over songs, YouTube videos, and AI-generated art. It's a great fit if you love media and pop culture.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 7 years after high school. Bachelor's degree, 3-year JD, and passing the bar exam.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Marketing, English, Art History, Communications, Music Business.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). BLS projection for all lawyers (2024-34); niche areas vary.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI runs trademark clearance searches and drafts filings fast; disputes, licensing deals and creative-industry advice stay human.
Classes: AP English Language, Art or music, Business CTE class, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-1011.
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