Job Description
Trademark Associate
Our client, a large national firm, seeks a Trademark Attorney for their growing intellectual property practice. The successful candidate will have 2-5 years of Trademark experience. The firm has a balanced practice handling both Trademark / Copyright Prosecution and Trademark / Copyright Litigation. The Trademark Attorney will represent and advise clients in all aspects of trademark and copyright law, including clearance, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement of trademarks and copyrights worldwide; distribution and licensing arrangements; grey market and counterfeiting issues; marketing practices; and adversarial proceedings in U.S. Federal District Court, U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and ICANN Domain Dispute proceedings. Candidate will prepare and submit electronic filings utilizing systems provided by US Patent and Trademark Office (TEAS, TTAB, Assignment Center), US Copyright Office, and WIPO (Madrid System). Additionally, the Trademark Attorney will assist with filing trademark applications, maintenance, renewals, and assignments in foreign jurisdictions. Firm offers a family friendly working environment with excellent benefits, a hybrid work schedule and reasonable billable targets. Candidate can work out of numerous branch offices located around the United States.
Job Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to a State Bar. Admission to USPTO is not required.
- Minimum of 2 years of Trademark Prosecution / Trademark Litigation experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and a demonstrated ability in analyzing and interpreting Trademark & Copyright legal issues.