Senior Counsel, Trademark & Copyright

Full Timesenior

CAPosted 2 days ago

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vmysmartpros is hiring a Senior Counsel, Trademark & Copyright. This is a full-time role in CA. Part of vmysmartpros's Social Media hiring, posted 2 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job Description

Manage Amgen’s global trademark portfolio, including clearance, prosecution, enforcement, opposition actions, and maintenance.
Perform US and ex-US trademark searches, including online searching; analyze third party goods, services, trademarks and service marks and provide legal advice relating thereto.
Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D, marketing, publication, communication teams, and regional legal colleagues on a variety of trademark and copyright-related matters.
Manage naming agencies and vendors, oversee trademark naming process and social media handle registration.
Advise on copyright issues, including licensing, enforcement, and content use.
Provide guidance on the use of AI-generated content.
Manage and engage in online enforcement against unauthorized use of Amgen’s trademarks, including working with service providers and online platforms and initiating Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and civil actions as appropriate.
Design, implement and oversee domain name strategy.

Requirements

J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
Four plus (4+) years of experience practicing trademark and copyright law
Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing trademark and copyright law (preferred)
Experience in all aspects of U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution and enforcement in the field of biotechnology at a law firm or biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation (preferred)
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, or a related scientific field (preferred)
Experience in all aspects of copyright law, including licensing and AI-generated content issues (preferred)
Excellent analytic, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills (preferred)
Strong management and leadership skills as well as a strong client service focus and the ability to work independently and in teams (preferred)
Ability to think creatively and devise practical solutions to challenging problems (preferred)
Ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment (preferred)

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible

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What does a Senior Counsel, Trademark & Copyright at vmysmartpros earn?

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When was the Senior Counsel, Trademark & Copyright role at vmysmartpros posted?

This role was posted on July 17, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Counsel, Trademark & Copyright role at vmysmartpros require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. vmysmartpros lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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