Patent Prosecution - Trademark Associate

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking a talented Trademark Associate to join its Intellectual Property team in San Francisco. The firm is looking for an attorney with 2+ years of hands-on trademark prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, and will be comfortable handling domestic and international trademark matters. The position requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual capable of managing a busy practice while collaborating effectively within a team.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Conduct and evaluate U.S. and international trademark clearance searches
• Draft identification of goods/services and evaluate specimens and Statements of Use
• Respond to substantive office actions before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Advise on Madrid Protocol filings
• Conduct trademark enforcement investigations, including drafting cease-and-desist letters, takedown notices, and negotiating settlement and coexistence agreements
• Draft trademark, copyright, and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) licenses and assignments
• Provide copyright counseling and filing services
• Handle domain name enforcement, including drafting UDRP complaints
• Review and clear content for use in social media and digital marketing
• Offer diligence and corporate transaction support on trademark, copyright, and domain matters
• Collaborate with team members and work closely with clients

Requirements:

• 2+ years of trademark prosecution experience with a focus on clearance, prosecution, and enforcement
• Law firm experience required
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High level of professionalism in client and colleague interactions
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage competing responsibilities
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively 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
• Experience with Madrid Protocol filings
• Legal research and writing
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented and organized

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.