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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
...basketball players will waste your time dribbling before dunking it into the hole.
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Could be a fun job. Sorry about the off-topic. I was going to post this on the IP Board but there hasn't been a new post in 30+ days.
http://jobline.acca.com/job.php?job=6686

Staff Attorney, National Basketball Association
Description
The Attorney, Intellectual Property assists in all IP matters handled by the Legal Department, including enforcement of company’s IP rights (including internet infringement and anti-counterfeiting), administration of trademark prosecution docket, management of IP litigations and research/client advice regarding IP issues (including trademark, copyright and right of publicity law).

Major Responsibilities

· Provide advice and assistance regarding IP issues arising in connection with various worldwide merchandising/consumer product initiatives

· Manage domestic and international litigations/arbitrations involving IP issues

· Oversee domestic and international IP rights enforcement program, including coordinating
investigations of counterfeiting and infringement on a global basis

· Conduct legal research and provide analysis and advice regarding all intellectual property matters

· Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements, including coexistence agreements, assignments, work for hire agreements, and settlement agreements

· Participate in quality control review of consumer products/packaging and marketing review of all advertising materials

· Conduct trademark search/clearance of all proposed league and team identities (including new logos, names, mascots, etc.)

· Supervise international and domestic registration and prosecution

· Provide advice and assistance in connection with Internet-related issues



Qualifications
Required Skills/Knowledge:

Strong current knowledge of substantive trademark and copyright law and procedures; computer skills; excellent research and writing, and communication skills; knowledge of IP litigation and litigation skills.

Experience Needed:

Approximately 7-8 years experience in the field of Intellectual Property (including trademark, copyright and right of publicity law), with an emphasis on litigation. Experience in trademark search/clearance, trademark prosecution, anti-counterfeiting and international trademark practice preferred.

Educational Background Required:

Juris Doctorate, bar admission.

You can apply by going to the the NBA website. Click on www.nba.com , click on employment opportunities at bottom right of page. Follow instructions for submitting job. Or you can email pmulvey@nba.com.