New York State Contract Reporter #CM04174

SUNY Solicits Special Counsel for Trademark and Intellectual Property Legal Services

The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration is seeking proposals for Special Counsel services focused on trademark and intellectual property legal matters. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration, Office of General Counsel - Scope of Services: - Legal services for trademark and service mark registration, protection, and enforcement - Portfolio management of over 200 trademarks for SUNY System Administration and 29 state-operated campuses - Drafting and negotiating licensing and commercialization agreements - Handling enforcement actions, disputes, and compliance training - Advising on a broad range of intellectual property issues - Notable Requirements: - Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience - New York State attorney licensure required - Adherence to conflict of interest policies - Direct reporting to SUNY's Office of General Counsel - Engagement with both internal SUNY stakeholders and external agencies (e.g., USPTO) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract Details: - Five-year initial term, with an option to renew for an additional five years - Services commence immediately upon contract approval by New York State authorities

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the State University of New York (SUNY) to solicit proposals from experienced and qualified vendors to retain Special Counsel to advise SUNY on legal matters related to intellectual property, including the registration and protection of SUNY trademarks and service marks. Special Counsel will report directly to SUNY’s Office of General Counsel and work closely with representatives of OGC, campus and System Administration senior staff, and external parties such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The contract awarded will be for five years with an option to renew for an additional five-year term. The selected bidder is expected to commence services immediately following contract approval by the NYS Office of the Attorney General and NYS Office of the State Comptroller.

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