Monotype · 2 days ago
Assistant IP Counsel
Woburn, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
1+ years expMonotype is a leading company in design and technology, known for its innovative approach to type and fonts. The Assistant IP Counsel will advise on intellectual property matters, negotiate font license agreements, and support the global Sales team while managing the company's IP portfolio.
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Responsibilities
Distilling complex legal concepts and factual research into basic concepts for consumption by internal and external stakeholders
Providing strategic negotiation advice to assist the Monotype sales teams demonstrate the value of the company’s intellectual property
Provision of legal support to the company’s sales team by drafting, negotiating and interpreting contracts, settlements, and licensing agreements, in coordination with the worldwide legal, finance and sales support team
Taking primary legal and administrative responsibility regarding resolving infringement files, including drafting and supervising inquiries on the entitlement to use company IP, notice and takedown procedures, cease and desist letters, correspondence with customer in-house and external legal counsel, and drafting and/or supervising other communications regarding enforcement activities
Assisting with the maintenance and administration of Monotype’s IP portfolio (trademarks, patents, copyrights)
Monitor approval procedures to ensure compliance with Monotype’s contracts processing policy
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school; admitted to the Massachusetts bar or eligible to register as in-house counsel
1-3 years of experience with a law firm (preferably in copyright litigation) or in the legal department of a company (preferably a software related company)
Knowledge of IP law and international contract/licensing law with a primary focus on copyright and trademark
Strong demonstrable negotiation and problem-solving skills without a zero-sum mentality
Flexibility to take on different roles depending on current business needs
Economic and entrepreneurial understanding as well as the ability and willingness to quickly familiarize oneself with new and complex issues independently
Team player with excellent communication and negotiation skills
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangements and competitive paid time off programs.
Comprehensive commercial medical insurance coverage to meet all your healthcare needs.
Competitive compensation with corporate bonus program.
A creative, innovative, and global working environment in the creative and software technology industry
Highly engaged Events Committee to keep work enjoyable.
Reward & Recognition Programs (including President's Club for all functions)
Development and advancement opportunities
Retirement planning options to save for your future, and so much more!
Company
Monotype
Monotype is the global leader in design assets, technology, and expertise.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.45B2024-03-07Debt Financing· $1.45B
2019-07-26Acquired
2007-07-25IPO
Leadership Team
Ninan Chacko
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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