Trademark Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a highly experienced Trademark Attorney to join its legal team. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of legal experience in trademark law, focusing on trademark prosecution, agreements, clearance, and enforcement. This role requires a candidate with strong academic credentials, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to provide strategic trademark advice and counseling. Experience working in a law firm setting for at least four years is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle all U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution aspects, including preparing and filing trademark applications.
• Respond to office actions issued by the USPTO and manage foreign office actions with local counsel.
• Conduct comprehensive trademark clearance searches and provide detailed risk assessments.
• Manage trademark portfolios for clients, including overseeing U.S. and international filings.
• Advise clients on trademark strategy, branding, and intellectual property protection.
• Represent clients in U.S. and foreign opposition and cancellation proceedings.
• Draft and negotiate trademark-related agreements, including licensing, coexistence, and settlement agreements.
• Enforce clients' trademark rights through cease-and-desist letters, negotiations, and legal action.
• Provide general trademark counseling to clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international trademark law.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel in coordinating global trademark strategies.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in trademark law, including trademark prosecution, enforcement, and strategic counseling.
• Experience handling U.S. and foreign trademark filings, oppositions, and cancellations.
• At least 4 years of experience working at a law firm.
• Ability to respond effectively to USPTO office actions and manage clearance searches.
• Experience drafting and negotiating trademark-related agreements such as licensing and settlement documents.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials are required.
• Licensed to practice law in California (or eligibility for admission to the California Bar).

Skills and Competencies:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex trademark issues to clients.
• Strong research and analytical skills, particularly in trademark law and intellectual property.
• Proven ability to manage multiple trademark portfolios and cases simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience drafting legal documents related to trademarks.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA

A boutique law firm known as a leader in intellectual property law, this firm values a work/life balance and offers market pay. Any attorneys interested in patent prosecution should thrive here and, prospects for exit opportunities in the field are excellent.