Senior Trademark Associate

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 390,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC, on behalf of a major Am Law 100 firm, seeks a senior trademark associate for its global trademark and brand protection practice in the United States.

The role requires 6–9 years of domestic and international trademark experience across clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and licensing, with strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience with domestic and international trademark portfolios across clearance, prosecution, and enforcement.
• Experience drafting USPTO office action responses.
• Experience with Madrid Protocol filings and working with foreign counsel.
• Experience with TTAB oppositions and cancellations.
• State bar admission in jurisdiction; authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage domestic and international trademark portfolios.
• Advise on registrability, clearance searches, and likelihood of confusion.
• Draft USPTO responses and negotiate licenses.
• Supervise junior attorneys and staff.
• Coordinate Madrid Protocol filings and work with foreign counsel.

Skills

Trademark portfolio management

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bar admission

Tools

Docketing systems

IP databases

IP due diligence tools

Job description

Our client is a major Am law 100 firm, seeking a senior trademark associate for its global trademark and brand protection practice. The salary range for this role is between $390k to $435k. Locations include Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Houston, New York City, District of Columbia, Boston, Austin, Chicago, Miami, Charlotte

Qualifications

• 6 to 9 years of experience of domestic and international trademark portfolios, including in clearance, prosecution, and enforcement.
• Significant experience directing clearance searches and advising on registrability and likelihood of confusion.
• Experience drafting USPTO office action responses.
• Experience with enforcement investigations, cease-and-desist letters, and negotiating settlements.
• Experience with international filing and prosecution, including Madrid Protocol filings and working with foreign counsel
• Experience with TTAB oppositions and cancellations
• Experience drafting and negotiating trademark licenses and with IP due diligence.
• Preferred experience supervising the work of junior attorneys and staff.
• Capabilities with modern search, docketing, and tech-assisted drafting tools.
• State bar admission in jurisdiction of practice, or the ability to be admitted promptly.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.