Trademark Attorney

A law firm in Asheville, NC, is seeking a seasoned Trademark Attorney with over four years of specialized experience. The successful candidate will handle a diverse portfolio of trademark cases, providing expert advice and legal services in trademark registration, enforcement, and litigation. This role requires a deep understanding of trademark law, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex client needs in a dynamic environment.

Duties:

• Conduct and analyze trademark searches and evaluate risks associated with trademark use.
• Prepare and prosecute trademark applications at the USPTO.
• Represent clients in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the TTAB.
• Manage and oversee international trademark registrations and disputes.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on managing and protecting their trademark portfolios.
• Negotiate and draft intellectual property agreements, including licensing and settlement agreements.
• Engage in trademark litigation, including preparing pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Counsel clients on intellectual property matters, including copyright, domain names, and related rights.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and judicial decisions that affect trademarks and intellectual property law.

Requirements:

• Must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state; admission to the North Carolina Bar is preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in trademark prosecution, litigation, and counseling.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing a large docket of trademark cases.
• Strong familiarity with USPTO procedures, international trademark laws, and the Madrid Protocol.
• Excellent judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex legal issues.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to a U.S. State Bar; North Carolina preferred.
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is highly advantageous.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Strong client service orientation with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient in using legal database software for trademark management.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Comprehensive health and dental plan contributions.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Disability coverage.

Founded toward the end of the nineteenth century, this prestigious law firm has two offices in the state of North Carolina and specializes in various aspects of business law, finance law, and litigation. It employs a significantly large number of highly skilled attorneys divided into various teams such as the business-corporate law team, the construction law team, the development legal team, the labor & employment law team, and the healthcare law team.