Working at Falcon’s means practicing your craft among collaborative and friendly professionals. We have attracted top talent from the feature film and visual effects industries, top theme park destinations, the video game industry, and others. Our work can be experienced in theme parks, museums, zoos, aquariums, location-based entertainment venues, live events, themed restaurant, and retail locations, and more!

We are looking for the newest member of our legal team! We are seeking a mid-level attorney with approximately 5 years of experience, either at a law firm or in-house, involving trademark, copyright and patent law. This position requires an in-office presence at our company headquarters located in Orlando, Florida. 

The successful candidate for this position will play an important role in maintaining and growing our trademark and patent portfolio and protecting our brand and brand relationships. We are looking for a candidate with a proactive and positive attitude, and the desire and ability to collaborate effectively with team members and external business partners in a positive and productive manner. A good fit for this position will also have keen attention to detail, be comfortable with and thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess the ability to be flexible and agile as we grow toward the future.

Essential Functions:

The responsibilities of the Intellectual Property Attorney will include, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following:

• Oversee and monitor the company’s trademark and patent portfolio, including being responsible for clearance reviews, application of registrations and providing timely responses or taking actions necessary to maintain registration.   
• Provide advice and recommendations to managers and/or business executives regarding trademarks, patents, copyrights and branding, including clearance searches, strategy and maintenance of trademark and patent portfolio. 
• Review and negotiate agreements between the company and its clients, business partners, and/or service providers, including non-disclosure agreements, professional services agreements, licensing agreements, etc.
• Generate license agreements to both protect our company IP, and assist in obtaining a license to utilize IP owned by others, in connection with various business opportunities. 
• Support the Director of Legal Affairs with frequent interface and management of various international law firms as requested.
• Assist with the training and management of team members as needed.
• Participate in special projects and legal research as needed.

Requirements:

• Must have in-depth knowledge of and experience with trademarks, patents and copyrights, including but not limited to:

o U.S. and foreign trademark and patent counseling, clearance, and prosecution experience, including review and analysis of clearance searches and preparing substantive responses to PTO office actions.

o Preparing and filing applications to register trademarks and patents with the USPTO, including international registration. 

o Monitoring our trademark and patent portfolios, both domestic and international, including responding to action items and prosecution.

o Preparing and responding to cease and desist letters and handling other enforcement matters, including TTAB and PTAB proceedings (oppositions and cancellations) and matters related to the use of trademarks on social media platforms.

• Experience and familiarity with copyright law.

• Experience creating, reviewing and negotiating agreements with clients, business partners and/or service providers, with a preference for experience with IP licensing / merchandising agreements. 

• Experience or familiarity with creative review, advertising laws, publicity rights and social media.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.

• The ability to multi-task and handle a busy schedule.

Required Job Qualifications:

1. Must have or be able to quickly acquire knowledge of company structure (mission, goals, and objectives), and policies and procedures.

2. Must have a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to a State Bar in at least one U.S. State.

3. Must have 5 years of experience, either at a law firm or in-house, involving trademark, copyright and patent law.

4. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

5. Have the ability to travel, both domestically and internationally if requested.

6. Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America.

7. Will not require Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to be employed (now or in the future).

Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is a drug-free workplace and employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen. We are an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive, diverse and innovative environment for our employees. We provide all qualified applicants with employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, ancestry, national origin, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local laws. Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability with the job application process, please contact us at 407.909.9350 or via email at careers@falconstreehouse.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.