Senior Trademark Counsel - Global Prosecution & Enforcement

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC; San Francisco (CA); In loco; USD 390.000 - 435.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Conoscenze

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.

Descrizione del lavoro

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.