Senior Trademark Counsel — Global Brand Protection

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC

Menlo Park (CA)

On-site

USD 390,000 - 435,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Am law 100 firm seeks a senior trademark associate to lead global trademark and brand protection efforts. The role covers clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and international filings, including Madrid Protocol work, with the possibility of supervising junior attorneys and staff.

Candidates should have 6–9 years of relevant experience, strong research and writing skills, and authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

6–9 years of experience with domestic and international trademark portfolios (clearance, prosecution, 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.