Patent Prosecution/Trademark Associate Attorney

Patent Prosecution/Trademark Associate AttorneyAt Wright Staffing Source, we focus on matching outstanding professionals with organizations that prioritize excellence. By leveraging our expertise in industry trends and offering a tailored approach, we aim to support businesses in creating strong, dynamic teams while helping individuals grow and succeed in their careers.Our patent and trademark practice offers comprehensive strategic counseling in patent and trademark law and practice that enables our clients to clarify goals, find solutions, and achieve results throughout the innovation or business lifecycle. On the trademark side, our attorneys advise clients on clearing, prosecuting, and managing their trademark rights, policing and enforcing their brand rights, licensing and other business transactions related to their brand portfolios, and generally helping brands navigate the nuances of brand protection within their various industries.Our Client is seeking an associate with 2+ years of relevant experience to join our trademark team in San Francisco, San Diego or New York. Candidates should have substantial hands-on trademark prosecution experience, including conducting domestic and international trademark clearance searches, and actively performing trademark prosecution and enforcement tasks. Candidates should be organized, self-motivated, responsive, creative and have the ability to manage a busy prosecution and enforcement practice.Responsibilities include:Conduct and evaluate preliminary and in-depth U.S. and global trademark clearance searchesDraft identification of goods/services, evaluate specimens and Statements of Use and draft substantive office action responses before the USPTOCounsel on Madrid Protocol filingsConduct enforcement investigations, draft cease and desist letters and takedown notices, and negotiate trademark settlement agreements and coexistence agreementsDraft trademark, copyright and NIL licenses and assignmentsProvide copyright counseling and filing; domain name enforcement including drafting UDRP complaintsClear content for use on social media and in digital marketingProvide diligence and corporate transaction support on trademark, copyright and domain mattersQualifications:Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law schoolMust be admitted or eligible for admission in California or New YorkDirect trademark experience with a focus on clearance, prosecution and enforcementStrong legal research, legal writing and analytical skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsProfessionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleaguesAbility to prioritize, meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilitiesAbility to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detailAbility to collaborate and work effectively in team settingsOur Client is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. The salary range for this position is $235,000 to $310,000. This position is bonus eligible. Company offers a comprehensive benefits package.