Patent Prosecution/Trademark Associate Attorney

Wright Staffing Source; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Patent Prosecution/Trademark Associate Attorney to join its team in New York. The position requires a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited school and admission eligibility in California or New York. Key responsibilities include conducting trademark clearance searches, drafting legal documents, and providing trademark enforcement counseling. The salary range is $235,000 to $310,000, with bonus eligibility. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in California or New York.
• Direct trademark experience focused on clearance, prosecution, and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and evaluate preliminary and in-depth U.S. and global trademark clearance searches.
• Draft identification of goods/services, evaluate specimens and Statements of Use, and draft substantive office action responses.
• Counsel on Madrid Protocol filings.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client engagement

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Patent Prosecution/Trademark Associate Attorney

At 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.

About the job Patent Prosecution/Trademark Associate Attorney

About the Intellectual Property Patent and Trademark Prosecution Section. 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 help brands navigate the nuances of brand protection within their various industries.

Responsibilities

• Associate to join our trademark team in San Francisco, San Diego or New York.
• Conduct and evaluate preliminary and in-depth U.S. and global trademark clearance searches.
• Draft identification of goods/services, evaluate specimens and Statements of Use, and draft substantive office action responses before the USPTO.
• Counsel on Madrid Protocol filings.
• Conduct enforcement investigations, draft cease‑and‑desist letters and takedown notices, and negotiate trademark settlement and coexistence agreements.
• Draft trademark, copyright, and NIL licenses and assignments.
• Provide copyright counseling and filing; draft UDRP complaints and enforce domain name rights.
• Clear content for use on social media and in digital marketing.
• Provide diligence and corporate transaction support on trademark, copyright and domain matters.
• Work from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm’s published guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in California or New York.
• Direct trademark experience focused on clearance, prosecution and enforcement.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilities.
• Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

Our Client is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors on pivotal deals, disputes and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC.

The salary range for this position is $235,000 to $310,000. This position is bonus eligible. Company offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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