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Objective: Seek the Position of Copyright Expert
SUMMARY: Exceptionally knowledgeable, creative and skillful Copyright Expert with huge experience in policy matters related to intellectual property protection and enforcement and intellectual property-related trade issues, including proposed legislation and international activities of the United States.
Summary of Qualifications
Six years experience.
Thorough knowledge of copyright law.
Strong knowledge of copyright management systems, including electronic systems, and practices within the academic, educational, institutional, library, and entertainment industries on the protection and enforcement of copyrights.
Exceptional knowledge of the U.S. legislative process and enforcement framework.
Solid knowledge of the procedures and responsibilities of U.S. agencies and international organizations having jurisdiction over intellectual property matters.
Professional Experience
Trademark and Patent Office, Minneapolis 2002 - Present
Copyright Expert (Senior)
Assist the Under Secretary and Director, Deputy Under Secretary and Deputy Director, and the Director, Office of Intellectual Property Policy and Enforcement by rendering advisory legal and technical opinions relative to copyright matters on a wide range of complex domestic and international intellectual property issues, drafting legislative proposals which have a significant impact upon a variety of creative and entertainment industries, and representing the United States in delicate, highly sensitive international negotiations.
Direct and advise other attorneys on a wide range of intellectual property matters, with an emphasis on entertainment industry-related copyright matters, public awareness and education campaigns, and the electronic management of copyrighted materials.
As a senior expert in the intellectual property field of copyright protection and enforcement related to the information collection industry, participate in interagency groups, working with, among others, the Department of Justice, the Department of Commerce, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Trademark and Patent Office, Minneapolis 2000 - 2002
Copyright Expert
Examined script of radio and television musical programs prior to broadcasting to ascertain that permission had been secured for use of copyrighted materials.
Investigated musical compositions as to author, owner, and publisher to verify that license had been granted company to use programmed material and to arrange for payment to copyright owner.
Examined musical arrangements to determine whether they constitute an infringement on other copyrighted arrangements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Law University of New York Law School (2000)
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