Patent Prosecution - Trademark Associate

Job Overview: A leading law firm is seeking a skilled Trademark Associate to join its Intellectual Property team in either San Diego. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of hands-on experience in trademark prosecution, including clearance, enforcement, and international trademark matters. The role requires a highly organized, self-motivated attorney who can manage a busy caseload while providing strategic counsel to clients across various industries.

Location:

• San Diego, CA

Duties:

• Conduct preliminary and in-depth U.S. and international trademark clearance searches
• Draft identification of goods/services, evaluate specimens and Statements of Use, and respond to substantive office actions before the USPTO
• Provide counsel on Madrid Protocol filings
• Handle enforcement matters, including drafting cease-and-desist letters, takedown notices, and negotiating settlement and coexistence agreements
• Draft trademark, copyright, and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) licenses and assignments
• Provide copyright counseling and filing services
• Oversee domain name enforcement, including drafting UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy) complaints
• Review and clear content for use in social media and digital marketing campaigns
• Offer due diligence and corporate transaction support on trademark, copyright, and domain matters
• Collaborate with team members and clients on complex legal issues

Requirements:

• 2+ years of trademark prosecution experience, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement
• Law firm experience required
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High professionalism in client and colleague interactions
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines and responsibilities
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Education:

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Must be admitted or eligible for admission to the state bar in California or New York

Skills:

• Trademark clearance and prosecution
• Trademark enforcement and litigation support
• Familiarity with Madrid Protocol filings
• Legal research, writing, and analysis
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Attention to detail and organizational expertise

Benefits:

• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing legal education

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.