Intellectual Property Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney to join its team in Albany, NY. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility for two days of remote work per week based on business needs.

Duties

• Safeguard and manage clients’ IP portfolios, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents

• Oversee domestic and international trademark registration and maintenance

• Coordinate copyright registrations and handle related administrative filings

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements involving IP assets (e.g., software licensing, SaaS contracts, and technology transfers)

• Advise on licensing of patent, trademark, and copyright rights to third parties

• Conduct IP due diligence in connection with business combinations and other transactional matters

• Collaborate with clients in various sectors—businesses, academic and research institutions, and nonprofits—to develop IP protection strategies

• Provide guidance on best practices for IP asset development, acquisition, and enforcement

• Support internal teams by reviewing and advising on IP-related provisions in broader commercial agreements

Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of substantive IP experience in a law firm or in-house setting

• Proven track record in trademark portfolio management and copyright filings

• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex IP licensing agreements (including software and technology arrangements)

• Experience conducting intellectual property due diligence for mergers and acquisitions

• Admission to practice law in New York State

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership in the New York State Bar

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation capabilities, particularly in IP-related contracts

• In-depth understanding of domestic and international trademark and copyright law

• Ability to conduct thorough IP due diligence and present findings to clients

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail in reviewing patent, trademark, and copyright materials

• Effective communicator able to advise diverse clients on IP strategy and risk management

• Capacity to work independently while also collaborating with colleagues and client teams

The principal law office is based in New York. A second office is located in Pennsylvania. Practice areas are comprehensive. Banking-finance, clean tech, environmental, health care, litigation, arbitration and mediation are some of their practice disciplines. A team of professional attorneys make up their law firm.