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Occupation · 2026 assessment

Head of intellectual property

The Head of intellectual property 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.

25%2026
31%2028
38%2030
47%2035

Which tasks are exposed

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

TaskRisk
Collecting metrics and preparing management reports45%
Resource planning and scenario modelling39%
People, conflict and accountability decisions7%
Operating along a predictable route28%
Monitoring vehicle state through telemetry40%
Decisions in emergency or unpredictable conditions6%
Searching statutes, precedents and decisions48%
Drafting standard legal documents49%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

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

  1. 1Collecting metrics and preparing management reportsAI 45% · human 81%
  2. 2Resource planning and scenario modellingAI 39% · human 74%
  3. 3People, conflict and accountability decisionsAI 7% · human 88%
  4. 4Operating along a predictable routeAI 28% · human 72%
  5. 5Monitoring vehicle state through telemetryAI 40% · human 79%
  6. 6Decisions in emergency or unpredictable conditionsAI 6% · human 82%
  7. 7Searching statutes, precedents and decisionsAI 48% · human 72%
  8. 8Drafting standard legal documentsAI 49% · human 75%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI prepares reports, plans, minutes and management options
  • autopilot gradually takes control in constrained, well-mapped environments
  • algorithmic valuation and automated matching reduce property-search work
  • case-law search and document analysis are moving to semantic systems
  • standard contracts and filings can be generated automatically
  • large bodies of law and rulings can be machine-compared

What protects the occupation

  • accountability for people, priorities and conflicting interests
  • operation in bad weather, road works and unpredictable human behavior
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • property inspection and discovery of hidden transaction risks
  • legal accountability and representation
  • interpretation of ambiguous circumstances

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$12 350per month
2035$16 700scenario estimate
2026: $12 35020262027: $12 75020272028: $13 20020282029: $13 65020292030: $14 10020302031: $14 60020312032: $15 10020322033: $15 60020332034: $16 15020342035: $16 7002035
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Practical next step

Where to move next

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

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Emerging role
New role risk16%
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AI Compliance Officer

Emerging role
New role risk22%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit85%

AI Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Emerging role
New role risk18%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit83%

AI Auditor

Emerging role
New role risk24%
DemandHighDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit62%

Data Rights Manager

Emerging role
New role risk26%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit81%

Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • goal setting
  • people management
  • resource allocation
  • spatial attention
  • emergency response
  • property presentation

Skills to build

  • AI-enabled team management
  • auditing AI management recommendations
  • remote autonomous-vehicle supervision
  • telemetry work
  • digital property valuation
  • virtual viewings
CurrentHead of intellectual property · 25%
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Keepgoal setting · people management · resource allocation
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AddAI-enabled team management · auditing AI management recommendations · remote autonomous-vehicle supervision

Sources and update

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

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

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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