Trademark Associate (Prosecution)

Fish & Richardson P.C.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Technology allowance

Health & wellness initiatives

Comprehensive medical, vision & dental

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. in San Diego seeks a trademark and copyright associate with 2–4 years of U.S. and foreign experience.

You will counsel, clearance, and prosecute trademarks, respond to office actions, and handle enforcement matters including domain issues and TTAB/UDRP actions, while contributing to copyright matters. You will thrive in a team-oriented IP practice, communicating with clients and staff, and working in a flexible hybrid environment with a strong focus on business-minded

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of U.S. and foreign trademark counseling, clearance and prosecution experience.
• Experience handling cease and desist letters, and domain name disputes, TTAB/UDRP issues.
• Experience in copyright matters and strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide trademark counseling, clearance and prosecution support for national and international brands.
• Prepare and respond to cease and desist letters; handle enforcement matters including domain name disputes and TTAB/UDRP actions.
• Assist with copyright matters within a multidisciplinary IP practice.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver business-minded legal solutions.

Skills

Trademark counseling

Trademark prosecution

Copyright law

Bar admission

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Come join the top intellectual property firm in the country as a trademark and copyright associate in our Boston, New York, San Diego, Silicon Valley, or Washington, D.C. office. At Fish, we promote a creative, respectful and inclusive culture that values the diversity of people and allows ingenuity to thrive. You will work with nationally ranked trademark and copyright attorneys to protect brands across all industries. You will become a strategic counselor to clients seeking business-minded legal solutions to prosecution, enforcement and litigation, licensing and advertising. You will be a respected teammate, joining an elite group of attorneys solving intellectual property issues for the world’s leading companies.

Who You Are

• You have 2 - 4 years of U.S. and foreign trademark counseling, clearance, and prosecution experience including reviewing clearance searches and preparing substantive responses to PTO office actions.
• You have previous experience preparing and responding to cease and desist letters and handling other enforcement matters, including domain name disputes, UDRP actions, TTAB proceedings, and matters related to the use of trademarks and social media platforms.
• You have experience in copyright law.
• You have an active membership in the state bar and are in compliance with CLE requirements.
• You have superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• You thrive when using your analytical skills to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters.
• You enjoy communicating with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
• You are enthusiastic about working within a team-oriented environment and will contribute to effective team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide trademark counseling, clearance, and prosecution support for national and international brands.
• Prepare and respond to cease and desist letters; handle enforcement matters including domain name disputes, UDRP actions, TTAB proceedings, and social media usage issues.
• Assist with copyright matters and related counseling as part of a multidisciplinary IP practice.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver business-minded legal solutions.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is $225,000 - $260,000. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and experience, and will be adjusted for flex-time schedules.

Why Fish

• A flexible hybrid work environment.
• Annual Technology Allowance.
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up childcare, as well as health and wellness initiatives.
• Competitive pay with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.