Counsel - Trademark and Copyright

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Verizon seeks a qualified Counsel, Trademark and Copyright to join its IP Law & Policy team. This position will report to the Managing Associate General Counsel responsible for the availability and protection of trademarks and copyrights.

Key responsibilities include:

• Counseling on trademark and copyright law.

• Reviewing and analyzing preliminary and comprehensive trademark clearance searches in the U.S. and throughout the world and rendering availability opinions.

• Preparing, filing and prosecuting trademark applications, as well as maintaining trademark registrations.

• Preparing and filing copyright certificate of registration applications.

• Drafting and negotiating IP agreements, including license agreements, coexistence agreements, consent agreements and settlement agreements.

• Analyzing potential infringement situations and assisting in assertion of rights, including drafting cease and desist letters, domain name complaints, copyright takedown notices, and social media complaints.

• Managing budgets, including developing initiatives for the reduction, control and budgeting of outside counsel costs.

• Providing metrics to management.

• Assisting in the development of educational/training material regarding trademarks and copyrights.

• JD degree and six or more years of relevant work experience.

• Bar membership and any needed licenses.

• Ability to travel up to 25% Travel

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• In-depth knowledge of trademark and copyright laws.

• Leadership skills with a track record of cross-departmental initiatives.

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Background in technology, media, or telecommunications industries.

• Strong ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and respond to time-sensitive requests with quality work product in a fast-paced, often unpredictable, environment, at all times in a cost-effective manner.

• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.