The Patent Prosecution - Trademark Associate role at Mintz is a great opportunity for a motivated and experienced attorney to join our top-ranked intellectual property practice. Mintz is a well-respected law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. We are seeking an associate with at least 2 years of relevant experience to join our trademark team in San Francisco, San Diego, or New York.
As a trademark associate at Mintz, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of trademark matters, including conducting clearance searches, prosecuting trademarks, and enforcing trademark rights. You will also have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, including entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors, providing counsel and support on trademark, copyright, and domain matters.
Position: Patent Prosecution - Trademark Associate
Location: San Francisco, San Diego, or New York
Salary Range: $235,000 - $310,000
Experience: At least 2 years
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Conduct and evaluate preliminary and in-depth . and global trademark clearance searches
- Draft identification of goods/services, evaluate specimens and Statements of Use and draft substantive office action responses before the USPTO
- Counsel on Madrid Protocol filings
- Conduct enforcement investigations, draft cease and desist letters and takedown notices, and negotiate trademark settlement agreements and coexistence agreements
- Draft trademark, copyright and NIL licenses and assignments
- Copyright counseling and filing; domain name enforcement including drafting UDRP complaints
- Clear content for use on social media and in digital marketing
- Provide diligence and corporate transaction support on trademark, copyright and domain matters
Qualifications:
- JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted or eligible for admission in California or New York
- Direct trademark experience with a focus on clearance, prosecution and enforcement
- Law firm experience required
- Strong legal research, legal writing and analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilities
- Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings
About Mintz:
- Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide
- Combines legal, business and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges
- Strategically located to meet the needs of clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC
The Patent Prosecution - Trademark Associate position at Mintz offers a competitive salary range of $235,000 to $310,000, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. This position is also bonus eligible.
Mintz values collaboration and therefore requires employees to work from the office approximately 60% of the time, in accordance with the firm's guidelines.
If you are a motivated and experienced attorney with a strong background in trademark law, Mintz is the perfect place for you to grow and develop your career. Apply now to join our top-ranked intellectual property practice and work with a diverse range of clients in a dynamic and challenging environment.
