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. We are looking for candidates with at least three (3) years of experience advising clients on advertising, marketing, trademark, copyright, and commercial transactions matters.

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

• 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

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Bar Admission: Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction of the office to which the candidate is applying
• 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