Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an Associate attorney with three to five years of experience in the intellectual property field to join the Trademark, Copyright and Brand Management department in our Minneapolis or Denver office.
- This Associate will work primarily on trademark and copyright matters, including : trademark strategy, clearance, prosecution, and enforcement matters, domestic and international;
- copyright strategy, analysis and filings and handling digital content issues such as fair use, URDP complaints and online enforcement and take down requests;
drafting intellectual property related agreements such as licenses and rights transfer agreements; and assistance with due diligence in purchase, sale, and financing transactions that relate to intellectual property assets.
The work may also include handling of opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (with litigation support as needed), and work on advertising, marketing and unfair competition matters.
The following qualifications are required :
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Three to five years of intellectual property experience in the trademark and copyright field, including trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement;
- copyright prosecution and enforcement; domain name disputes and UDRP proceedings; intellectual property assignments or licensing;
intellectual property-related due diligence in corporate transactions; and DMCA compliance matters
- Exemplary organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail
- Track record of successfully managing client projects and deadlines with independence
- Experience with client interactions and direct communications
- Excellent analytical and writing skills
- Strong academic performance
- Minnesota or Colorado bar admission
Candidates who have experience on intellectual property agreements (in addition to licensing) and / or experience in advertising, contest or sweepstakes matters are preferred.
We are accepting applications for this position until August 16th, 2024.
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.
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