Senior Trademark & Copyright Counsel, MedTech

6090-Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. Legal Entity; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 178,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation -120 hours per year

Sick time - 40 hours per year

Holiday pay -13 days per year

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech seeks an experienced Senior Trademark & Copyright Counsel to manage a global IP portfolio across Cardiovascular, Surgery and Vision divisions. The role combines hands-on counseling with strategic partnership to protect brands worldwide.

You will collaborate with business leaders, marketing and outside counsel, advise on AI-related copyright issues, due diligence for acquisitions, and complex licensing matters in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an ABA‑accredited law school with excellent academic credentials and admission to a state bar.
• Minimum 8 years of trademark and copyright experience in law firm or in-house setting, including clearance, prosecution, licensing, and due diligence.
• Knowledge of domestic and international trademark, copyright, and internet/domain matters.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement, including copyright and domain name matters.
• Provides strategic counseling to brand and marketing teams and other business areas.
• Advises on copyright issues related to software, digital content, and AI.
• Handles conflicts and enforcement, including proceedings before courts and trademark offices.
• Supports commercial transactions with due diligence and drafting of licenses, assignments, and co-branding agreements.
• Educates partners on best practices and contributes to policy development.
• Represents the Company in external groups addressing trademark and copyright issues.

Skills

Budget Management

Business Agility

Commercial Laws

Compliance Management

Corporate Governance

Developing Others

Dispute Resolution

Inclusive Leadership

Lawyering

Leadership

Legal Documents Preparation

Legal Services

Negotiation

Representing

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Vendor Management

Education

Law degree (ABA‑accredited)

Tools

IP portfolio management software

Trademark searching

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function: Legal & Compliance Job Sub Function: Law Business Partners Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Join Johnson & Johnson, where innovation, technology, and healthcare come together to transform the future of patient care. We are seeking an experienced Senior Trademark & Copyright Counsel to support a critical global intellectual property function for one of the world’s most recognized healthcare organizations. In this highly visible, hands-on role with significant autonomy, you will manage global trademark and copyright matters for a portfolio of Johnson & Johnson’s MedTech businesses, spanning Cardiovascular, Surgery, and Vision. You will work closely with business leaders, brand and marketing teams, and legal colleagues to protect and strengthen our iconic brands worldwide. You will be a trusted advisor who exercises independent, seasoned judgment on complex matters and delivers practical solutions. You will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Trademark & Copyright Group Leader, MedTech. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced trademark and copyright attorney who combines deep subject‑matter expertise, strong business partnership skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal challenges in a dynamic global environment. At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, your work will directly support technologies and solutions that help improve and save lives around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement, as well as copyright and internet/domain name matters, working with trademark and copyright paralegals and professionals.
• Provides proactive, strategic trademark and copyright counseling to brand and marketing teams and other functional areas that support the business, balancing reasoned legal analysis with business needs.
• Counsels on MedTech and broader enterprise copyright matters, including use and licensing of third‑party content, and on issues related to emerging technologies such as generative AI.
• Handles trademark and copyright conflicts and enforcement matters, including contentious proceedings before courts, trademark offices, and other government agencies worldwide, and management of outside counsel.
• Provides trademark and copyright support for commercial initiatives and transactions, including due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures and the negotiation and drafting of a broad range of agreements (e.g., trademark, copyright, and software licenses, assignments, coexistence and consent agreements, co-branding, co-promotion, and distribution agreements, and content licenses).
• Educates business partners on trademark and copyright best practices through training and guidance materials and contributes to the development of policies and processes to improve compliance and workflow.
• Represents the Company, as appropriate, on external groups and organizations addressing trademark and copyright legislation and policy.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Law degree from an ABA‑accredited law school with excellent academic credentials, and admission to and in good standing with at least one state bar required.
• A minimum of 8 years of trademark and copyright experience at a law firm and/or in‑house legal department, with extensive experience in the areas of: trademark clearance, prosecution, and conflicts (domestic and international); copyright counseling, registration, and licensing; and trademark and copyright due diligence and transactions. Experience with copyright issues involving software, digital content, and/or AI is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of domestic and international laws, regulations, and processes relating to trademark, copyright, and internet and domain name matters.
• Proficiency with trademark searching and IP portfolio management software.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, and/or healthcare products experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as part of a team, as well as to work independently, make sound decisions with minimal supervision, take ownership of a portfolio, and balance competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues to non‑lawyer business partners.

Required Skills

Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Budget Management, Business Agility, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Developing Others, Dispute Resolution, Inclusive Leadership, Lawyering, Leadership, Legal Documents Preparation, Legal Services, Negotiation, Representing, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Vendor Management

Salary

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $178,000.00 - $307,050.00

Benefits

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

• Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period
• 10 days Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.