Firm Advice has a great opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney to join an international, household name conglomerate with this temp / contract / interim to possible hire opportunity. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for a wide range of IP related matters, including revising IP related clauses in commercial contracts, software licensing agreements, and counseling and training of employees regarding IP-related issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Review or draft agreements implicating intellectual property rights, including technology, joint development, confidentiality, SOW, service agreements, and EULA's.
Support compliance with U.S. export licensing and requirements, including counseling engineers and management on intellectual property related matters.
Prepare and implement procedures related to intellectual property, such as copyright policy and Open Source Software use policy.
Manage OSS compliance program and employee training.
Provide IP litigation support.
Keep legal and business teams abreast of developments in IP, including laws/regulations, government investigations, and best practices.
REQUIREMENTS
JD and in good standing in a State Bar.
5 plus years of relevant experience, including drafting and reviewing IP agreements, software development agreements, software licenses, end user license agreements, and open-source licenses.
Experience reviewing IP-related clauses, such as indemnity, in commercial contracts.
Experience managing open-source software development and compliance programs, including license terms, drafting disclosure statements, and conducting employee training.
Experience in trademark and copyright law, including clearance, registration and counseling related to trademarks; and anti-counterfeiting and domain name registration and dispute, a plus.