IP Trademark & Copyright Associate — Hybrid, High-Impact

KingRecruitingServices; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking an Associate Attorney for Trademark, Copyright & Media in California. The role involves advising on development, protection, licensing, and enforcement of IP assets, with experience in trademark and copyright litigation and counseling in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school, is CA barred in good standing, and has 2+ years of substantive IP litigation experience.

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 and copyright litigation and counseling.
• Strong trial experience and comfort with fast-paced, high-volume practices.
• AmLaw 100 firm experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on development, protection, commercialization, licensing, and enforcement of trademark and copyright assets.
• Advise clients on trademark clearance, prosecution strategies, and portfolio management.
• Handle trademark and copyright disputes and litigation matters as needed.
• Provide guidance on ownership, licensing, and fair use issues.
• Draft and negotiate IP 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 counsel.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to develop innovative client solutions.
• Remain current on developments in trademark, copyright, media, and IP law.

Skills

Trademark litigation

Copyright litigation

Counseling clients

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is seeking an Associate Attorney for Trademark, Copyright & Media in California. The role involves advising on development, protection, licensing, and enforcement of IP assets, with experience in trademark and copyright litigation and counseling in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school, is CA barred in good standing, and has 2+ years of substantive IP litigation experience.