Manage the company’s trademark and copyright portfolios, including making all new filings and renewals with the USPTO.
Provide IP enforcement support in collaboration with the Senior Counsel and outside counsel, as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation of rights, licenses, and IP assets in the Digital Asset Management System (DAMS).
Research restrictions and confirm use permissions for fine art and other third-party assets as needed to support the permissions team.
Review, draft, and negotiate permissions and content license agreements, ensuring necessary rights are secured and usage restrictions identified.
Provide guidance on high-risk requests (e.g., refusals, high licensing fees, orphan works) and advise content teams on alternatives.
Monitor and analyze IP case law and regulatory developments, summarizing takeaways for the legal and content teams to inform enterprise IP strategy.
Collaborate with the Senior Counsel, Technology and Partnerships, on strategic partnerships and complex transactions, providing expert IP advice.
Support privacy compliance efforts by assisting with data privacy reviews and data governance projects.
Requirements
3+ years of legal experience, with significant exposure to intellectual property law (copyright, trademark, licensing)
Strong research and analytical skills, including ability to track and synthesize legal developments in IP law and incorporate those findings into enterprise IP strategy
Strong writing and negotiation skills
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with precision and attention to detail
Experience with IP portfolio management
Prior experience with publishing and/or edtech industries
Exposure to or interest in US and/or global privacy regulations (FERPA, COPPA, CCPA, etc.)
Familiarity with content, digital asset, and contract management systems.
Benefits
A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.
New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.
Equal opportunity employer.
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