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The General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) at American Express is seeking an experienced, hard-working, highly motivated, and creative trademark attorney as a member of the Intellectual Property Law and Strategy Group (IPLS).  The attorney in this position will work with clients globally across multiple functional areas to strategically protect the company’s trademark and copyright intellectual property interests.  The work will include assisting with maintaining the company’s global trademark portfolio, providing support for the company’s brand enforcement program, client counseling on trademark and copyright related issues, and supporting IP-related transactions by reviewing, revising and negotiating agreements and conducting due diligence.

 

Here are just some examples of what you will do in this role:

 

·      Assisting with all aspects of protecting the company’s trademark and copyright assets, including trademark strategy, clearance, prosecution, claims and enforcement, licensing, counseling, and transactions, to drive a proactive, business-oriented trademark program worldwide

·      Preparing and responding to cease and desist letters and handling other enforcement matters, including domain name disputes, UDRP actions, and matters related to the use of trademarks on social media platforms essential.

·      Assisting with anti-counterfeiting and enforcement (including takedown notices, cease and desist letters, DMCA).

·      Providing clear, actionable, and business-savvy trademark and copyright advice to business clients and colleagues

·      Providing support for brand protection matters, including policing core marks and managing enforcement of trademark rights and copyright

·      Conducting trademark, copyright, and IP due diligence for corporate transactions

·      Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating IP licenses and provisions in transactions, primarily focused on trademark and copyright issues

·      Providing legal review and support for generative AI projects

·      Working with and supervising outside counsel

·      Working with and supervising paralegals

·      Educating internal stakeholders on trademark and copyright

·      Monitoring trademark and copyright legal developments for issues that could impact the company’s business

·      Participating as team member and an active contributor to the overall IP strategy

 

Skills and minimum qualifications:

 

·      2-4 years relevant experience working as trademark attorney in a law firm or in-house legal environment

·      Experience with both domestic and international brand management, including trademark clearance, prosecution, policing and enforcement, and licensing  

·      Comprehensive understanding of intellectual property case law, rules, and regulations

·      JD and admission in good standing to a state bar

·      Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative work style

·      Excellent relationship building, influencing, and negotiating abilities

·      Ability to communicate complex issues effectively, both verbally and in writing; fits message to audience

·      Ability to prioritize and handle shifting priorities, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

·      Strong professional drive, self-directed, and highly motivated with a growth mindset

·      Demonstrated attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and strong organizational and time management skills.

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

Competitive base salaries  Bonus incentives  6% Company Match on retirement savings plan  Free financial coaching and financial well-being support  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits  Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need  20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy  Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)  Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program  Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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