Trademark, Copyright & Media Attorney (Professional Track)

About the role

DLA Piper's nationally recognized Trademark, Copyright & Media Group is seeking a non-partnership track Attorney to join one of our offices, with a preference for Washington DC, Chicago, or San Francisco offices.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and intellectual property agreements, including:
• Licensing agreements
• Co-branding and brand partnership agreements
• Sponsorship agreements
• Influencer and talent agreements
• Content creation and production agreements
• Marketing and advertising agreements
• Terms of use, website, and digital content agreements
• Advising clients on trademark, copyright, and advertising issues in connection with product launches, marketing campaigns, promotions, and digital media initiatives.
• Conducting trademark and copyright clearance analyses and providing risk assessments.
• Counseling clients regarding protection, use, registration, licensing, and enforcement of intellectual property assets.
• Reviewing marketing and advertising materials for intellectual property, false advertising, endorsement, and promotional compliance issues.
• Supporting corporate, technology, media, and commercial transactions involving intellectual property assets.
• Collaborating with attorneys across practices on complex transactions and strategic business initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience handling transactional trademark, copyright, advertising, marketing, and commercial counseling matters.
• Experience at a law firm representing consumer products, retail, technology, media, entertainment, or advertising clients is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills, as well as hands-on experience with:
• Drafting and negotiating commercial, marketing, and intellectual property agreements
• Trademark and copyright counseling
• Advertising and marketing law compliance
• Brand licensing and merchandising matters
• Sponsorship, influencer, celebrity endorsement, and promotional campaigns
• Trademark clearance, prosecution strategy, and portfolio management
• Copyright ownership, licensing, and fair use issues
• Intellectual property provisions in commercial and corporate transactions
• Reviewing and advising on advertising claims and marketing content

Skills

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and client relationships in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working directly with marketing, legal, and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.

Benefits

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people. Physical Demands-Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Work Environment-The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home Disclaimer The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Application Process Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact IPTTalent@us.dlapiper.com . Search Firms Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm’s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal. If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to IPTTalent@us.dlapiper.com. Pay Transparency The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $250,000 - $310,000 per year depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law. DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.