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Occupation · 2026 assessment

Patent Attorney

The Patent Attorney role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

40%2026
45%2028
51%2030
58%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Entering and classifying financial documents65%
Reconciling transactions and detecting discrepancies62%
Preparing standard financial reports60%
Detecting anomalies and monitoring metrics55%
Scenario planning and interpreting results36%
Approving decisions and financial accountability21%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Entering and classifying financial documentsAI 65% · human 54%
  2. 2Reconciling transactions and detecting discrepanciesAI 62% · human 65%
  3. 3Preparing standard financial reportsAI 60% · human 66%
  4. 4Detecting anomalies and monitoring metricsAI 55% · human 55%
  5. 5Scenario planning and interpreting resultsAI 36% · human 64%
  6. 6Approving decisions and financial accountabilityAI 21% · human 78%

Why technology can change this work

  • documents, transactions and reports have structured digital formats
  • reconciliation, classification and standard calculations repeat
  • rules and anomalies can be checked by software

What protects the occupation

  • accountability for financial decisions
  • non-standard transactions and regulatory change
  • negotiation with management, auditors and regulators

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$7 100per month
2035$9 600scenario estimate
2026: $7 10020262027: $7 35020272028: $7 60020282029: $7 85020292030: $8 10020302031: $8 40020312032: $8 70020322033: $8 95020332034: $9 30020342035: $9 6002035
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Practical next step

Where to move next

Do not restart from zero: carry your experience forward and add scarce skills.

Financial Analyst

Established resilient role
New role risk45%
DemandMediumDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit87%

AI Auditor

Emerging role
New role risk24%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit87%

ML Model Validator

Emerging role
New role risk20%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit85%

AI Risk Manager

Emerging role
New role risk19%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit83%

Data Analyst

Established resilient role
New role risk51%
DemandHighDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit64%

Carbon Accounting Automation Specialist

Emerging role
New role risk22%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit50%

Job search and transitions

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Carbon Accounting Automation Specialist

Skill fit 50% · risk 22%

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Skills you already have

  • financial literacy
  • financial reporting
  • accuracy and attention to detail
  • regulatory understanding

Skills to build

  • data analytics
  • BI tools
  • accounting automation
  • validation of AI financial models
CurrentPatent Attorney · 40%
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Keepfinancial literacy · financial reporting · accuracy and attention to detail
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Adddata analytics · BI tools · accounting automation

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

Nearly 30,000 tasks; a global assessment of GenAI exposure across detailed occupational groups.

World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

A survey of more than 1,000 employers representing over 14 million workers across 55 economies.

O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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