Fight over Big Apple

Apple Inc has challenged NYC & Company Inc’s trade mark application for the “Big Apple” logo, which morphs the symbol for infinity with the outline of an apple, a stem and a single leaf and is used to promote energy efficiency and recycling as part of New york’s GreeNYC program. According to Apple, the big Apple Logo is confusingly similar to its Apple logo and will cause dilution of the distinctiveness of the Apple trade mark. However, New York claims that it is using a logo that plays off its Big Apple nickname and has asked the Trademark Office to reject Apple’s challenge and cancel one of Apple’s logos on the groudn that it was acquired through fraud and is not being used for its intended purpose.

IP / IT Lawyer - New York

Been thinking about a New York move but not sure which firm to pick? If there’s one US firm that stands head and shoulders above the rest, both in New York and around the globe, this is it. For the absolute best work, the broadest exposure, and the chance to work with some of the premier finance lawyers in the world, you need to speak with this firm. And with starting salaries for 1st years at US$160 + bonus, it only goes up from there. The New York office is its largest office and is the headquarters of its broad-based international practice. Clients include the premier invesment banks and cover nearly one-half of the Fortune 500 companies. This Intellectual Property and Technology Group is renowned for its broad expertise. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to everything from the acquisition, enforcement and commercial exploitation of intellectual property assets to IP litigation, technology transfer, outsourcing and licensing agreements to patent and technology portfolio strategy analysis. The New York office of this international law firm is now in need of a talented team player with 3-6 years post qualification experience to join its successful IP team. This role will see you working directly with a Partner known for their affable approach and exceptional reputation in the market. The offer includes the highest profile work for an incredibly large and diverse client base at the top end of the private sector including a large proportion of listed clients across various industries. To confidentially apply for this role or to find out more information, please contact Sam Gray on +61 2 9233 7977 or nc@naimanclarke.com.au, quoting reference number SG10875C/SK

Patent Counsel (Bergen County) - Manufacturer and Supplier of Specialty Chemicals

Our client is a global, privately-held manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals with revenues in excess of $4 billion. The company seeks an IP lawyer with three to five years experience to handle all aspects of its intellectual property matters. Responsibilities include: patent preparation, prosecution and protection, developing strategies in concert with others to commercially leverage the company’s technologies, providing opinions on validity, infringement, and freedom-to-operate, and counseling and educating business units on intellectual property matters as appropriate. A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Science focus (e.g., Chemical Engineering or Chemistry) is required, as well as specialty chemicals, polymers and/or material science patent experience. Pharmaceutical patent experience is also desirable for this role.

City Bergen County
State NJ
Country USA
MLA Job ID: 3586
Position Type: InHouse
Min Experience (yrs): 3
Practice: IP Licensing, IP Transactions, Patent with Bar, Intellectual Property, Life Sciences
Listing Office: New York
Contact Name: Neda Khatamee
Email Address: nkhatamee@mlaglobal.com
Location: Bergen County, NJ

Senior Counsel (New Jersey) - Global Intellectual Property Generic Pharmaceutical Company

U.S. based subsidiary of $1.4 billion international generic pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Counsel Global Intellectual Property to join its patent department located in central New Jersey. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years pharmaceutical patent experience, at least some of which has been gained at a top law firm. Additional requirements are an M.S. or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry; experience with Hatch-Waxman and registration to practice before the USPTO.

Responsibilities will include working with inside or outside counsel to file and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications; analyzing patents and preparing infringement, validity, and freedom-to-operate opinions; overseeing outside counsel regarding Hatch-Waxman litigation; and providing legal counsel regarding intellectual property issues. This is a terrific opportunity to grow professionally with the legal team of a research-oriented and dynamic company.

City Central New Jersey
State NJ
Country USA

MLA Job ID: 358466
Position Type: InHouse
Min Experience (yrs): 5
Practice: Patent, Intellectual Property
Listing Office: New York
Contact Name: Deborah Z. Thompson
Email Address: dthompson@mlaglobal.com
Contact Phone: 215-636-9849
Location: Central New Jersey, NJ

Transactional IP Lawyer (New York) - 1-4 years In-House

Dynamic UK based corporation hiring in the US – Offering lifestyle/flexible schedule for top US trained attorneys looking to leave the law firm environment. Sophisticated work, competitive salary.

Transactional US trained attorneys coming from top-tiered law firms wanted. 1-4 years of experience necessary. Looking for accomplished attorneys with stellar credentials. The company is offering an attractive package and flexible work arrangements. Full description upon request. Please contact Corin Lindsley at Major, Lindsey & Africa: clindsley@mlaglobal.com.

City New York
State NY
Country USA

MLA Job ID: 358485
Position Type: InHouse
Min Experience (yrs): 1
Practice: Real Estate, Labor/Employment, Intellectual Property, Securities, Corporate
Listing Office: New York
Contact Name: Corin Lindsley
Email Address: clindsley@mlaglobal.com
Contact Phone: no phone calls please
Location: New York, NY

Transactional Attorney (Philadelphia) - 5+ years In House

Pharmaceutical company in the western suburbs of Philadelphia is seeking a transactional attorney to provide legal counsel on issues including contracts, other transactional matters and legal compliance. The position will serve a broad spectrum of business units and functional areas, including research & development, information technology, finance, business development, distribution and sourcing.

Responsibilies include:
- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts, including research and development agreements, licensing agreements in support of product development, technology service agreements, distribution agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements and other business and legal documents.
- Advising management of potential risks in contractual, financial and legal areas and proposing risk mitigation strategies.
- Assuring compliance with international, federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the operations and activities of the company.
- Assisting the Associate General Counsel in implementing, improving and reviewing legal processes and procedures.

The candidate must have :
5+ years of practice in transaction/contract law required (preferably split between law firm and in-house)
Experience with licensing and intellectual property
Must be a member in good standing of a state bar, preferably New York, Delaware or Pennsylvania.
Pharmaceutical experience a plus

City Western Philadelphia Suburbs
State PA
Country USA
MLA Job ID: 358499
Position Type: InHouse
Contact Name: Beth McWilliams
Email Address: bmcwilliams@mlaglobal.com
Contact Phone: 267-238-9855
Location: Western Philadelphia Suburbs, PA

Attorney 12+ Patent and Patent Licensing White Plains, New York - Software and Technology

Laurence Simons International has been asked by our client to assist them in hiring an experienced attorney with 12+ years of Patent and Patent Licensing experience to join their company as a Senior Counsel and assume a role with international reach. Our client is a global market leader in the technology sector with its HQ in mainland Europe.

They have a household name as a technology multinational and an enormous portfolio of patents. This position will be located in White Plains, New York. Our client is looking for a legal professional with solid patent experience preferably with an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science background.

Our client needs someone with strong patent training and experience in licensing technology patents. This is an internationally focussed role working for one of the best known brands in the world with multiple opportunities to progress your career either in the United States or Internationally. You will interface on a daily basis with colleagues in Europe and there will be frequent travel to Europe.

The position requires a licensed attorney with 12+ years of relevant software or technology industry experience. A previous career in Engineering or Computer Science would be helpful as would solid training in patent prosecution. The successful candidate should possess extensive patent licensing experience and experience managing both other people and a large patent portfolio.
If you are interested in being considered please forward a cover letter along with a copy of your resume to the attention of the Managing Partner of our Chicago Office: Michael Roche-Kelly at Chicago@laurencesimons.com or call (312) 853-8000. Please Ref Job 17496