I am not sure just how many people are in this bowl but I feel like I just need to say this...I AM SO GRATEFUL AND HAPPY WITH MY DECISION TO PRACTICE IP! I am a newer attorney and I practice solely trademark law. I love it, my boss, my schedule and I am happy! I am seeing so many attorneys posting about burnout, stress, and hating their jobs in the other bowls and I just needed to shout it out to the universe that I think we made the right decision with IP.

Anyone willing to share what WLB looks like at some of the large CROs?

Hi fishes, can you please tell How is Cigna company In terms of work like balance and ctc for business analyst.

How’s American Express as an organisation for UI/UX designers. Is it true that you have to work during the US hours and it’s pretty stressful. Is it true?

Was the advertising industry always such a sweatshoppy, bad WLB industry? Or is the more of a modern thing?

Which is best company Among following to join after 6.5 year of experience considering wlb and culture

TIAA
Wipro
Predikly
Infostretch

Thanks in advance

Best to Worst in terms of work-life balance: Tech Trans, M&A or Capital Markets? (California if that makes a difference)

Hey All Is it anyone from Enterprise and SMB banglore team? Could you please help about WLB hows team?Jio Platforms Limited

What do fishes know about an alliance management career? How do you get into it? What’s career progression / wlb like?

Can someone please help me with the scope of Advisory role in Procurement Transformation team ?
Also, how is WLB and travel requirements away from base location.

Why do leaders keep comparing how “good”the new staff/seniors have it because they make more money starting out then they did and working 55 hours is better than the 70-80 hours they used to work? Instead they should compare what options they have available to them and what their goals are.

MY WLB sucks

How is NTT Data for job security, growth and work life balance. I was asked to work in UK shifts, will I get any allowance for that??

Hi fishes, how is credit risk team in citi? How is work life balance and overall team ? Please suggest

So much workload here.. working almost 12-16hrs a day.. planing to leave..

How is dbs Asian project in ibm for application developer role? In terms wlb and learning
TIA

Lawyer Couples:
I’m currently an associate (no kids) in a very busy corp group (think 50-60 billable weekly). My wife works significantly less (currently part time, 10-15, but hopefully will be full time soon). I find myself getting upset when asked to help with basic household things (trash, cooking etc.) when she’s been lounging around watching Netflix all day. Am I being reasonable or am I a misogynist? How do you deal with one person having significantly more free time than the other?

Can anyone working for DT’s ARA or PwC’s CMAAS tell me what does their job specifically include, hours and exit opportunities?

Hello Fishes!

I got my CSM certification recently ! And actively applying for a job as a scrum master
If you guys come to know about any openings.. kindly let me know.

Can join in 2 weeks time!

Currently iam working as a Senior analyst in operations. However, is it good to go for Data analytics rather than continuing in the same Supply Chain field?

Pharm Fam,

ACD, Art starting salary. Has 7 years experience in pharma. How much we askin for?

Ps. Salary bands are fake.

Anyone invest PREIPO via DPO?

Can someone post the link of ZS & ZS India bowl? New here

Is your work mode still hybrid?
Or
Fully virtual?
Or
Back to office all 5 days.
If you can add the type of firm you’re at, that’s even better.

Hi All,

I am a big data Engineer with a total experience of 4.5 years. My current CTC is 13.95L and fixed is 11.53 L
What would be a fair ask from other organisations with 4.5yrs of experience?

Thanks in advance

I m seeking for job opportunities as UI UX Designer or Product Designer, I have 4 years of experience can any one refer me to there company, that would be really great thanks 🙂 DM me if you have any

Anything happen at McJ? Looks like a bunch of good people just left.

How is it like working in consulting vs tech vs industry?

I’m feeling anxiety about Coronavirus. Does anyone else think that the virus is being used by the government for population control? I don’t know if I’m paranoid.

Recommendations for ergonomic office chair? Wfh is going to go on for awhile so want to invest. Budget is about $300

Got hired by BDO Dallas and will be starting soon, would it be such a heavy ask if I asked them to transfer me to the Austin office? My boyfriend has been trying to get a job in Dallas but he hasn’t

What IP software do you rely on for your relative IP practice?

How much do you bill per month as an associate in patent prosecution? I struggle when I get over 170.

Trademark confusion question. New to TMa here.
Do you think these names would be confusingly similar in same class of services?

MANUFACTURETALK vs MANUFACTURE HAWK

Not real names. Both start with same term - diff is between talk and hawk? I think it wouldn’t be confusingly similar as talk and hawk elicit diff meaning to a consumer. What you think?

Any thoughts on Wilson sonsini versus wolf greenfield for patent prosecution opportunities?

What is your best marketing method to acquire new IP clients? Facebook? Tiktok? Word or mouth?

Any good recommendations for keeping up with new developments in a technical field? Maybe subscriptions to open access journals?

Anyone use a ghostwriter for their IP blog? Any tips in providing guidelines to the writer would be helpful.

Looking for advice for a competitive salary range for a 3rd year IP attorney in Southwestern US.

Is it a viable business opportunity for a mid level patent litigation associate to leave BigLaw and consult? Service could include pre-litigation diligence (e.g., pre-litigation infringement analysis) for funding companies and law firms, overflow work, consulting for patent prosecution firms that take on ipr or litigation work, litigation consulting for tech companies that don’t have in-house counsel. Cross posting this in the BigLaw bowl.

Hi, I just passed the bar exam! I am planning on starting my own firm and will start off practicing trademark registrations. What are some tips you have for starting off with trademark registration practice.

Does anyone know the story with Paul, Weiss IP departures?

Does anyone know of ways to get practical experience in copyright/trademark law? I have been looking to change practice areas and would like to learn more!

Hello All. I am a recent licensed attorney in NY and AZ. A former judge from Albania. I hold a JD from ASU. Unfortunately, being only focused on trademark associate positions, I have not landed my first year associate job. Actually working in house as a trademark paralegal. Do you remember how did you get your first job as a trademark attorney? Where is a good place I should send my resume in AZ, NY, or for remote? New in the States and I do not have such network! Thanks

I’m looking to get into IP lit. I currently do ID lit (primarily auto). I’m only 7 months into practice. What are the chances I’ll be accepted into an IP lit position? If so, what kind of salary/bonuses should I expect?

What kind of copyright work can you practice for clients outside your jurisdiction without violating ethical rules besides copyright registrations.

Potential client owns eCommerce site selling graphic design caricature posters of celebrities from independent artist submissions. Is there name & likeness issues with client selling the posters w/o celebrity approval?

Anyone still in this bowl?!!

Anyone have a sample contract clause for a procurement situation where you want the vendor to take responsibility for acquiring third-party software licenses and pass the license rights through to your client as part of the end deliverable?

Currently doing MVA insurance defense. Just the job I got out of law school. I’ve been really trying to switch to IP. Will I have any problems? Only been practicing for 6 months.

Any ideas for automating IP legal work?