Job description:

Proven track record of drafting and negotiating sophisticated agreements related to intellectual property, licensing (tech and non-tech), data privacy, IP asset sales and commercial transactions. (Emphasis on fashion, GPG and tech)
Familiarity with financing transactions (equity and debt), merger and acquisition, joint venture, and other strategic transactions is preferred.
Have direct client contact, conduct depositions, and make court appearances.
Involved in all aspects of IP litigation from inception through trial and appeal. Cases include trademark, patent, copyright, unfair competition, and trade secret.
Work closely with partners, be a key team member, and assume responsibility, including being a significant client contact, for a wide variety of IP-related work. The ideal candidate will have experience in a significant portion of the areas listed below with an interest in expanding into other specialties listed below, including:
Federal court litigation on trademark, copyright, trade dress, rights of publicity, trade secret, false advertising, and unfair competition
Draft pleadings, plus responding and arguing motions
Prepare expert reports andassist with discovery
Handle settlement strategies (mediation and dispute resolution)
Conduct UDRP proceedings and T.T.A.B. litigation
Trademark clearance, filing strategy, prosecution, and enforcement domestically and globally
Manage global trademark portfolios andadvise on copyright issues
Conducting advertising copy review, including addressing comparative advertising, unfair competition, and NAD/BBB matters
Advising clients on rights of privacy and publicity issues

Qualifications:

Membership in good standing in the New York State Bar, a minimum of 5 years of IP litigation experience
Be present in the NYC office at least 4 days per week. Travel as needed

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Our client has been in practicing law for over 30 years.As one of the premiere business law firms, with close to 100 attorneys, they have multiple offices around the US. They seek an IP Associate with 5-6 years of experience working in a hybrid setting out of their NYC Office (4 days a week in the office).

The firms proceedings are in the Federal District Courts, Circuit Courts of Appeal, and State Courts throughout the U.S., as well as proceedings before the International Trade Commission and in the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Salary range for this position is $200K - $220K, depending on years of experience, and billable hour requirement is 1900. Solid benefits.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 200000

Salary Max : $ 220000

Currency Type : USD