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In this critical role you will be responsible for the day-to-day execution and management of Amgen’s global trademark strategy and portfolio for Amgen’s therapeutic products and product candidates, copyright, domain names, and social media handles. Your expertise in navigating the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the practice of trademark and copyright law will position you well to advise our scientific and commercial teams executing at the cutting edge of science and technology.
Job Responsibility:
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
Nice to have:
Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing trademark and copyright law
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
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, or a related scientific field
Experience in all aspects of copyright law, including licensing and AI-generated content issues, and social media asset generation and management
Excellent analytic, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills
Strong management and leadership skills as well as a strong client service focus and the ability to work independently and in teams
Ability to think creatively and devise practical solutions to challenging problems
Ability to work efficiently, to prioritize workflow, to meet demanding deadlines, and to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
What we offer:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan