Power
A lot of superheroes have to remove their suit and glasses in order to show their true identities, but you get to do the opposite—and that frames-and-suit combo is going to be designer-made and dashing.
An IP lawyer wields a great deal of power, usually doled out with a harshly worded letter and a stern look. In order to exercise your power, you must first be hired, of course—otherwise, you're just sitting in an office, sharply dressed, waiting for something to happen.
When you do get hired, however, you hold the fate of a client's well-being in your hands. You can help them keep the trademark on a product they've been selling or receive a patent for an invention they've poured their heart and soul into, keeping competition in their chosen industry healthy and alive. Your work sets precedents, keeps systems honest, and ensures that everyone pays their dues for the work they've either created or innovated upon.