Intellectual Property Attorney is responsible for preparing legal documents, reviewing company policies and litigating matters regarding intellectual property. May be responsible for preparing patent or trademark documents, licensing agreements, service agreements, transfer agreements and other contracts or agreements as necessary. Being an Intellectual Property Attorney aids in protecting the organization's assets in the area of intellectual property. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Additionally, Intellectual Property Attorney requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to a manager. The Intellectual Property Attorney work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Intellectual Property Attorney typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About IPO and IPOEF
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) is a 501c6 trade association that represents IP owners and advocates for effective and affordable IP rights. IPO has a subsidiary 501c3 foundation, the IPO Education Foundation (IPOEF) with the mission to promote an understanding and respect of intellectual property and its value to society and a strategic priority to focus on innovation and creation by, within, and for underrepresented communities This position supports both organizations.
IPO Board Management
General Support, Scheduling, and Travel
IPO Education Foundation Support
IPOEF Board Management
Annual Foundation Awards Celebration
Fundraising
Board Member Administration
Overview
The ideal candidate is highly organized, skilled at multi-tasking, and has some experience supporting one or more executives. This position supports the main IPO board and the Foundation board, and there is crossover where some individuals are members of both boards. There will be times at which both boards of directors (IPO and IPOEF) have meetings on the same day or within a week of each other and a successful candidate for this role will take this in stride, meet deadlines, remain organized, and execute details for both boards and board meetings without error. This role includes significant collaboration with other teams on the staff to assemble meeting agendas, collect and post materials, and seek approvals when needed.
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