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Mid-Level Intellectual Property Associate Confidential Law Firm

$250k - $280k

Swan Legal Search

About the role

A nationally recognized Intellectual Property Group at a leading Los Angeles firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join a sophisticated practice serving clients across entertainment, consumer products, beauty, food & beverage, fashion, media, software, and emerging technologies. This is a rare opportunity to develop deep client relationships at a firm known for strategic, business-oriented counsel.

What you'll do

Trademark Prosecution & Brand Protection Conduct trademark clearance searches and availability analyses Prepare and file USPTO trademark applications and draft office action responses Manage trademark portfolios including maintenance, renewals, and global prosecution coordination with foreign counsel Advise clients on brand selection, protectability, and filing strategy

Brand Enforcement & Disputes

Draft and respond to cease-and-desist letters involving trademark, copyright, and NIL/publicity rights Prepare and manage TTAB proceedings including oppositions and cancellations Develop and execute takedown strategies across digital platforms and online marketplaces Collaborate with the litigation team on IP-related disputes

Advice & Counsel

Advise on copyright, NIL/publicity rights, trademark, trade dress, and brand issues arising in transactions, product launches, and marketing campaigns Counsel on co-branding, brand licensing, and authorized use programs Review advertising, packaging, and promotional materials for trademark and FTC compliance

IP Transactions

Draft and negotiate trademark license agreements, coexistence agreements, and IP provisions in commercial contracts Support IP diligence in M&A and investment transactions Draft manufacturing, distribution, endorsement, and independent contractor agreements

Required qualifications

3–5 years of substantive trademark experience at a law firm, including prosecution, enforcement, and client counseling Direct experience preparing and filing USPTO trademark applications and drafting office action responses Experience drafting and negotiating commercial, IP, and/or technology agreements Working knowledge of domestic and international trademark prosecution frameworks Ability to manage a docket and handle multiple client matters independently Strong academic credentials, legal writing, and analytical skills California Bar admission

Preferred qualifications

Experience with brand enforcement programs, online marketplace takedowns, and UDRP domain disputes Exposure to IP provisions in commercial transactions (license agreements, M&A diligence, supply agreements) Industry background in consumer products, media, beauty, or food & beverage Familiarity with tech transactional agreements (MSAs, SaaS licenses) and copyright registration matters

Compensation

$250,000 – $280,000 base salary, commensurate with experience. Highly competitive benefits package.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All communication is confidential. Swan Legal Search will not share your materials without your prior consent.

ABOUT SWAN LEGAL SEARCH

Swan Legal Search specializes in attorney placements throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. Our law firm clients look to us for exceptional attorneys in a variety of practice areas including litigation, corporate, labor & employment, intellectual property, real estate, privacy, and more. We are proud of our long-standing relationships with law firms of all sizes, from AmLaw 50 firms to mid-size firms to boutiques.

Founded in 1997, Swan Legal Search has been recognized as the #1 Legal Recruiting Firm by The Recorder for many years.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), the industry’s top association. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the field.

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