IP Litigation Associate — Trademark, Copyright & Media

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

AmLaw Firm in California seeks an Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Trademark, Copyright & Media Practice Group in its California offices. The role offers a hybrid, client-facing position with substantial exposure to high-profile matters and complex disputes.

The attorney will handle clearance, prosecution strategies, portfolio management, and disputes, while collaborating across practice groups to deliver innovative IP solutions. Strong writing and trial skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing.
• 2+ years of substantive experience in trademark & copyright litigation and counseling.
• Strong trial experience and comfort with fast-paced, high-volume practices.
• AmLaw Experience at an AmLaw 100 firm strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on development, protection, commercialization, licensing, and enforcement of trademark and copyright assets.
• Advise clients regarding trademark clearance, prosecution strategies, and portfolio management.
• Handle trademark and copyright disputes and litigation matters as needed.
• Provide guidance on trademark and copyright ownership, licensing, and fair use issues.
• Draft and negotiate intellectual property provisions in commercial and corporate transactions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, memoranda, agreements, and client communications.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering strategic, business-focused legal counsel.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to develop innovative solutions for clients.
• Remain current on developments in trademark, copyright, media, and intellectual property law.

Skills

Trial experience

Litigation experience

Client counseling

Strong writing

Collaboration

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

AmLaw Firm in California seeks an Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Trademark, Copyright & Media Practice Group in its California offices. The role offers a hybrid, client-facing position with substantial exposure to high-profile matters and complex disputes.

The attorney will handle clearance, prosecution strategies, portfolio management, and disputes, while collaborating across practice groups to deliver innovative IP solutions. Strong writing and trial skills are essential.