Senior Counsel, Trademark & Copyright - US Remote - Amgen

Overview

This role involves serving as Senior Counsel specializing in Trademark and Copyright law within a biotechnology-focused organization. The position is responsible for managing the global trademark strategy and portfolio, copyright matters, domain names, and social media handles related to therapeutic products and candidates. Expertise in the impact of artificial intelligence on trademark and copyright law is essential.

The position can be remote or based in Thousand Oaks, CA; Cambridge, MA; or South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the global trademark portfolio, including clearance, prosecution, enforcement, opposition actions, and maintenance.
• Conduct U.S. and international trademark searches and analyze third-party goods, services, trademarks, and service marks.
• Provide legal advice to cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, publications, communications, and regional legal colleagues on trademark and copyright issues.
• Oversee trademark naming processes, manage naming agencies and vendors, and handle social media handle registrations.
• Advise on copyright matters including licensing, enforcement, and content use.
• Provide guidance on the use of AI-generated content.
• Manage online enforcement against unauthorized use of trademarks, including working with service providers and initiating Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and civil actions as appropriate.
• Design, implement, and oversee domain name strategy.

Requirements

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing trademark and copyright law.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 or more years of experience in trademark and copyright law.
• Experience with U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution and enforcement in biotechnology, either at a law firm or within a biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, or a related scientific field.
• Experience with copyright law including licensing, AI-generated content issues, and social media asset management.
• Strong analytical, legal drafting, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated management and leadership abilities with a client service focus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $270,109 to $320,613 (U.S., excluding Puerto Rico).
• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement and savings plans with 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 applicable.

Location

Remote or onsite at one of the following locations:

• Thousand Oaks, California
• Cambridge, Massachusetts
• South San Francisco, California

Additional Information

• The organization is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• There is no set application deadline; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
• Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.