Patent Prosecution - Trademark Associate

Job Overview: A well-established law firm is seeking a Trademark Associate with 2+ years of experience to join its Intellectual Property team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment handling domestic and international trademark matters, including prosecution, clearance, enforcement, and counseling. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in trademark law and have a passion for delivering strategic legal solutions to clients across various industries.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Conduct and evaluate U.S. and global trademark clearance searches
• Draft identification of goods/services, review specimens, and prepare Statements of Use
• Respond to substantive office actions before the USPTO
• Provide counsel on Madrid Protocol filings
• Conduct trademark enforcement investigations, including drafting cease-and-desist letters and takedown notices
• Negotiate trademark settlement and coexistence agreements
• Draft trademark, copyright, and NIL licenses and assignments
• Provide copyright counseling and handle domain name enforcement, including drafting UDRP complaints
• Clear content for use on social media and in digital marketing campaigns
• Assist with due diligence and corporate transactions related to trademark, copyright, and domain matters

Requirements:

• 2+ years of direct trademark experience, with a focus on clearance, prosecution, and enforcement
• Law firm experience required
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• High level of professionalism in client and colleague interactions
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting

Education:

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement
• Experience with Madrid Protocol filings
• Legal research and analysis
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Benefits:

• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing 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.