Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney - Remote | Contract Position

Quick Overview

• Position Type: Contract Attorney (potential for expanded engagement)

• Location: Fully Remote (firm based in New York)

• Experience Required: 5+ years in IP law

• Focus Areas: Trademark, Copyright, Brand Protection

• Industry: Technology, Digital Business, Startups

About KARRA

KARRA Law PLLC is a forward-thinking law firm based in New York City, built for today's digital economy. We serve innovative technology companies and high-growth businesses with sophisticated legal needs. From startup to scale-up, we provide strategic legal solutions that help ambitious companies grow with confidence.

By leveraging technology and modern practice management, we provide our team with the autonomy and flexibility that experienced attorneys deserve, while maintaining the sophistication of work typically found in leading law firms. We combine deep legal expertise with technological innovation to deliver efficient, business-focused solutions.

Visit us at www.karralaw.com

Position Overview

We're seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney to join our team on a contract basis. The role focuses on trademark prosecution, copyright protection, and IP portfolio management for innovative technology companies and digital-first businesses. Our clients range from emerging startups to established technology companies seeking sophisticated IP protection strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage trademark clearance, filing, and prosecution process

• Handle USPTO office actions and TTAB proceedings

• Develop comprehensive brand protection strategies

• Manage copyright registrations for software and digital content

• Implement trade secret protection protocols

• Monitor and enforce IP rights across digital platforms

• Direct international trademark strategy

• Oversee domain name and social media protection

• Develop IP portfolio management strategies

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Active attorney license in good standing

• 5+ years of intellectual property law experience

• USPTO registration preferred

• BigLaw training/experience strongly preferred

• Experience with trademark prosecution and portfolio management

• Demonstrated experience in technology sector IP protection

• Background in digital brand protection and enforcement

• Knowledge of international IP strategy

Technical Experience

• Trademark clearance and prosecution

• USPTO filings and office actions

• Copyright registration procedures

• IP portfolio management systems

• International trademark filings

• Domain name dispute resolution

• IP enforcement programs

Industry Experience

• Technology companies and startups

• Digital platforms and services

• Software and SaaS businesses

• E-commerce and digital brands

• Content creators and digital media

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $80 - $150 per billable hour based on experience.

• Flexibility: Fully remote work with flexible hours

• Autonomy: Direct client interaction and project ownership

• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technology companies

• Freedom: Focus on great legal work, not firm bureaucracy or office politics 

Independent Contractor Relationship

• Position structured as independent project-based engagement

• Freedom to maintain other clients and practice areas

• Flexibility to accept or decline matters based on availability

• Autonomy to manage your own schedule and workflow

• Ability to work from your own location

• Professional independence in performing services