Patent Prosecution/Trademark Associate Attorney

About us:



At HR Talent Partners, we specialize in connecting exceptional talent with organizations that thrive on excellence. With a deep understanding of industry trends and a personalized approach, we are committed to helping businesses build dynamic teams while empowering professionals to advance their careers.



The Opportunity:



About the Intellectual Property Patent and Trademark Prosecution Section



Our patent and trademark practice offers comprehensive strategic counseling in patent and trademark law and practice that enables our clients to clarify goals, find solutions, and achieve results throughout the innovation or business lifecycle. On the trademark side, our attorneys advise clients on clearing, prosecuting, and managing their trademark rights, policing and enforcing their brand rights, licensing and other business transactions related to their brand portfolios, and generally helping brands navigate the nuances of brand protection within their various industries.



Responsibilities



Our Client is seeking an associate with 2+ years of relevant experience to join our trademark team in San Francisco, San Diego or New York. Candidates should have substantial hands-on trademark prosecution experience, including conducting domestic and international trademark clearance searches, and actively performing trademark prosecution and enforcement tasks. Candidates should be organized, self-motivated, responsive, creative and have the ability to manage a busy prosecution and enforcement practice.



Conduct and evaluate preliminary and in-depth U.S. and global trademark clearance searches



Draft identification of goods/services, evaluate specimens and Statements of Use and draft substantive office action responses before the USPTO



Counsel on Madrid Protocol filings



Conduct enforcement investigations, draft cease and desist letters and takedown notices, and negotiate trademark settlement agreements and coexistence agreements



Draft trademark, copyright and NIL licenses and assignments



Copyright counseling and filing; domain name enforcement including drafting UDRP complaints



Clear content for use on social media and in digital marketing



Provide diligence and corporate transaction support on trademark, copyright and domain matters



Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at the company. Therefore, the firm encourages working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firms published guidelines.



Qualifications



Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school



Must be admitted or eligible for admission in California or New York



Direct trademark experience with a focus on clearance, prosecution and enforcement



Strong legal research, legal writing and analytical skills



Excellent written and oral communication skills



Professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues



Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilities



Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail



Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings



Our Client is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors on pivotal deals, disputes and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC.



The salary range for this position is $235,000 to $310,000. This position is bonus eligible. Company offers a comprehensive benefits package.



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