Senior Trademark Associate

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 390.000 - 435.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Our client, a major Am Law 100 firm, seeks a senior trademark associate to support a global trademark and brand protection practice in the United States. The role emphasizes managing complex portfolios, directing clearance, and guiding enforcement efforts across jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will handle international filing, Madrid Protocol work, TTAB proceedings, and licensing/due-diligence projects while mentoring junior attorneys. Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Formación

• 6–9 years of experience in domestic and international trademark portfolios, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement.
• Experience directing clearance searches and advising on registrability and likelihood of confusion.
• Drafting USPTO office action responses.
• Experience with enforcement investigations, cease-and-desist letters, and 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.

Conocimientos

Trademark portfolio management

Clearance and prosecution

Office action responses

Enforcement and settlements

Madrid Protocol filings

TTAB oppositions/cancellations

Licensing and due diligence

Supervising junior staff

Docketing tools proficiency

Bar admission in U.S.

Descripción del empleo

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, and 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.