Temporary Intellectual Property Attorney

Job Summary 

A global professional services corporation seeks an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney for an ongoing temporary assignment in their NYC location. The position is hybrid: three days onsite; two days remote. The Temporary Intellectual Property Attorney will support the organization's global IP program, with a primary focus on trademark portfolio management, copyright matters, and technology-related legal issues. This role involves advising clients domestically and internationally on IP strategy, clearance, enforcement, and drafting IP-related agreements. This role functions as an intermediate individual contributor. 

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties include but not limited to:

• Drafts and negotiates IP-related agreements, including licensing, technology collaborations, and vendor contracts.

   

• Supports copyright matters, including registration, fair use analysis.

• Review and update IP provisions in organization’s templates.

• Coordinate and respond to USPTO office actions.

• Advises business units on proper brand usage, trademark guidelines, and intellectual property considerations in marketing, publishing, and digital platforms.

• Conducts legal research on developments in global IP laws and regulations and prepares guidance for internal stakeholders.

• Provide counsel on the development and implementation of intellectual property strategies.

• Offer training and educational workshops on intellectual property law.

• Contributes to department-wide technology initiatives, knowledge management efforts, and process improvements.

• Continuously develops personal and professional skills.

Qualifications 

• Science/Tech undergraduate degree helpful but not required
• Doctor of Jurisprudence from national law school

Work Experience

• 3-5 years Experience 

• Adept at providing intellectual property and trademark counseling, and experience with IP enforcement and licensing

• In-house Corporate or law firm experience required

   

Licenses and Certifications

• Member in good standing of the NY or NJ state Bar.   

Skills and Requirements 

• Strong understanding of global trademark law and brand protection strategies.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced global organization.
• Experience with global IP portfolio management.
• Familiarity with copyright, licensing, and general technology/IP legal issues.
• Demonstrated interest in technology, AI, and emerging legal issues affecting IP.
• Must effectively communicate across all levels and display the ability to diplomatically interact with other stakeholders to influence operational, policy and process goals.

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