Trademark & Copyright Associate — High-Impact IP Practice

Watts & Associates Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellbeing programmes

Pro bono opportunities

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment is partnering with a prestigious Am Law 50 global law firm to hire a Trademark & Copyright Associate in San Francisco, CA. The role involves managing trademark clearance, prosecution, enforcement and related disputes for high-value clients.

You will work closely with partners, gain ownership of portfolios, and have exposure to international filings, corporate, regulatory and litigation matters, with strong mentoring and career development.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-4 years of trademark, copyright, brand-management or related IP experience.
• Experience with prosecution, enforcement or portfolio management.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational and deadline-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage trademark clearance, prosecution and portfolio matters.
• Draft and respond to office actions and enforcement correspondence.
• Advise on copyright, advertising and brand-protection issues.
• Support opposition, cancellation and related proceedings.
• Coordinate international filings and foreign counsel.
• Develop enforcement and portfolio strategies.
• Counsel clients on product launches and commercial use.
• Manage deadlines, evidence and portfolio records.
• Work directly with brand, marketing and in-house legal teams.

Skills

Trademark experience

Copyright experience

Brand management

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Watts & Associates Recruitment is partnering with a prestigious Am Law 50 global law firm to hire a Trademark & Copyright Associate in San Francisco, CA. The role involves managing trademark clearance, prosecution, enforcement and related disputes for high-value clients.

You will work closely with partners, gain ownership of portfolios, and have exposure to international filings, corporate, regulatory and litigation matters, with strong mentoring and career development.