Associate Trademark Prosecution

100KCrossing; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

100KCrossing is seeking an experienced Trademark Associate for its prosecution and IP practice. The position offers the chance to work with sophisticated clients across multiple industries on trademark and copyright matters, including prosecution, counseling, enforcement, licensing, and advertising.

The ideal candidate will handle U.S. and foreign matters and advise on brand protection and related IP issues.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of U.S. and foreign trademark counseling, clearance, and prosecution experience.
• Experience preparing and responding to USPTO office actions.
• Copyright law experience.
• Active state bar membership and CLE compliance.
• Strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to analyze complex legal matters.
• Strong communication with clients, attorneys, staff.
• Team-oriented and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of trademark and copyright matters including prosecution, counseling, enforcement, licensing, and advertising.
• Counsel clients on brand protection and IP strategy.
• Review clearance searches and prepare substantive responses to office actions.
• Collaborate with experienced IP attorneys and clients to apply legal analysis to complex matters.

Skills

Trademark counseling

Legal writing

Analytical reasoning

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

State bar admission

Job description

Trademark Associate - Prosecution

An established and highly respected intellectual property firm is seeking an experienced Trademark Associate for its trademark and copyright practice. This position offers the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients across a wide range of industries and handle a variety of trademark and copyright matters, including prosecution, counseling, enforcement, licensing, and advertising. The ideal candidate will have experience with both U.S. and foreign trademark matters and will be comfortable advising clients on brand protection and related intellectual property issues. You will have the opportunity to apply your legal and analytical skills to complex matters while working collaboratively with experienced intellectual property attorneys and clients. If you have a passion for trademark, copyright, and intellectual property, we would like to hear from you.

Who You Are

• You have 1-3 years of U.S. and foreign trademark counseling, clearance, and prosecution experience, including reviewing clearance searches and preparing substantive responses to USPTO office actions.
• You have previous experience preparing and responding to cease and desist letters and handling other enforcement matters, including domain name disputes, UDRP actions, TTAB proceedings, and matters related to the use of trademarks and social media platforms.
• You have experience in copyright law.
• You have an active membership in the state bar and are in compliance with CLE requirements.
• You have superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• You thrive when using your analytical skills to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters.
• You enjoy communicating with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
• You are enthusiastic about working within a team-oriented environment and will contribute to effective team relationships.

Benefits & Compensation

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Annual technology allowance
• Backup childcare
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Competitive overall benefits package
• Salary of $225,000-$260,000, depending on qualifications and experience
• Compensation adjusted accordingly for flex-time schedules