Trademark Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Santa Fe, NM, is seeking a Trademark Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in trademark law. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in trademark searching, global trademark strategy, and domestic and international trademark prosecution and enforcement. Experience with TTAB proceedings, online and social media enforcement, and UDRP proceedings is advantageous. Superior writing and communication skills are required, and foreign language skills are highly valued.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive trademark searches and analyses.
• Develop and implement global trademark strategies for clients.
• Handle domestic and international trademark prosecution and enforcement matters.
• Represent clients in TTAB (Trademark Trial and Appeal Board) proceedings.
• Address online and social media enforcement issues related to trademarks.
• Manage UDRP (Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy) proceedings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate trademark agreements and documents.
• Provide legal advice and support on trademark-related issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trademark laws and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports on trademark matters.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in trademark law.
• Demonstrated experience with trademark searching, global trademark strategy, and prosecution.
• Experience with TTAB proceedings, online and social media enforcement, and UDRP proceedings is a plus.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Foreign language skills are highly valued.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in New Mexico or eligible for admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in trademark law and intellectual property.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficient in legal research tools and databases.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-management skills.

Benefits:

• Robust wellness program.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Reduced time program and sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD insurance coverage from the hire date.
• Enhanced parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers with an automatic off-ramp/on-ramp program.
• Inclusive fertility and family benefits.
• Voluntary income protection benefits, including supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

This is undoubtedly one of the Mountain West's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Mountain West legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in the Mountain West region, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.