[header] How to choose an intellectual property lawyer [title] Identify your type of intellectual property. [step] There are several types. Although some lawyers will handle legal issues involving all types, some lawyer will specialize in one or two. 
You should identify which type of intellectual property you have : [substeps] Patents. Patents are granted by the federal government and confer the right to make, use, sell, or import a product exclusively for a limited amount of time.