Trademark Associate: Protect Brands & Shape Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Technology allowance

Back-up childcare

Health and wellness program

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. seeks an associate in the Silicon Valley area to support trademark counseling, clearance, and prosecution for national and international brands.

You will work with a team of leading IP attorneys to provide strategic, business-minded legal solutions across prosecution, enforcement, and licensing matters. The role emphasizes strong writing, analysis, and client communication within a collaborative, inclusive culture, with a flexible hybrid work model and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of U.S. and foreign trademark counseling, clearance, and prosecution experience.
• Experience preparing and responding to cease and desist letters and handling enforcement matters, including domain name disputes, UDRP actions, TTAB proceedings.
• Experience in copyright law.
• Active membership in the state bar and compliance with CLE requirements.
• Superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of clients and staff.
• Enjoys working in a team-oriented environment and contributing to 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.

Skills

Trademark counseling

Prosecution experience

Copyright law

Legal writing

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Fish & Richardson P.C. seeks an associate in the Silicon Valley area to support trademark counseling, clearance, and prosecution for national and international brands.

You will work with a team of leading IP attorneys to provide strategic, business-minded legal solutions across prosecution, enforcement, and licensing matters. The role emphasizes strong writing, analysis, and client communication within a collaborative, inclusive culture, with a flexible hybrid work model and opportunities for