Trademark Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a skilled Trademark Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in representing large brand owners. The ideal candidate will excel in global and domestic trademark clearance, prosecution, counseling, and enforcement, focusing on oppositions, cancellation actions, UDRP proceedings, anticounterfeiting, and U.S. Customs protocol.

Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive global and domestic trademark clearance searches.
• Handle trademark prosecution, counseling, and enforcement matters.
• Represent clients in oppositions and cancellation actions before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
• Manage UDRP proceedings and provide expertise in anticounterfeiting strategies.
• Navigate U.S. Customs protocol related to trademark issues.
• Collaborate with team members to address client needs effectively.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of relevant trademark experience.
• Previous experience in a large law firm setting is preferred.
• Strong academic credentials with a focus on intellectual property law.
• Excellent writing skills with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality legal documents.
• Proven ability to manage a docket with multiple deadlines.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar in California.

Certifications:

• Certification in trademark law is a plus.

Skills:

• Proficient in global and domestic trademark clearance procedures.
• Strong understanding of trademark prosecution and enforcement strategies.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs protocol related to intellectual property.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

The Orange County law practice is a recently opened office. There are twenty-four adept lawyers staffed at the legal practice. Areas of concentration consist of intellectual property, technology transactions, corporate, and litigation services. Significant practice disciplines served include in-bound Asian work and venture-funded corporate matters. A key practice industry served is technology.