Trademark, Copyright & Media Attorney (Professional Track)

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

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience counseling clients on advertising and marketing campaigns, the development, protection, commercialization, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and a focus on brand partnerships, media, technology, and consumer-facing transactions. This role offers the opportunity to work with leading global brands on a broad range of sophisticated matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and intellectual property agreements, including:
  • License 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
• Advise clients on trademark, copyright, and advertising issues in connection with product launches, marketing campaigns, promotions, and digital media initiatives.
• Conduct trademark and copyright clearance analyses and provide risk assessments.
• Counsel clients regarding protection, use, registration, licensing, and enforcement of intellectual property assets.
• Review marketing and advertising materials for intellectual property, false advertising, endorsement, and promotional compliance issues.
• Support corporate, technology, media, and commercial transactions involving intellectual property assets.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices on complex transactions and strategic business initiatives.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• 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
• 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.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as:
  • Working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing.
  • Participating in digital/virtual conference calls.
  • Participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

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.

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.

Pay

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).