Trademark Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Trademark Attorney for their Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate should have 5-10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a strong focus on trademark law. Admission to practice law in the District of Columbia or state of Michigan and the USPTO is required.

Duties:

• Cultivate and generate new client relationships
• Manage new and existing client relationships
• Conduct trademark availability searches using U.S. and international databases
• Prepare and prosecute U.S. trademark applications and related documents
• Manage international trademark prosecution via Madrid Protocol, Paris Convention, etc.
• Oversee brand policing efforts including trademark watch notices and USPTO Official Gazette
• Handle TTAB actions and correspond with foreign associates for similar actions overseas
• Assist with trademark-related litigation in state and federal courts
• Prepare post-registration maintenance filings
• Design and implement processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Complete domain name registrations, transfers, and conduct UDRP actions
• Manage trademark-related matters in the docket system
• Demonstrate superior intellect and quick grasp of complex legal issues
• Maintain strong work ethic and willingness to work as needed
• Possess good organizational and project management skills
• Proficient in online legal research and resources
• Exhibit superior legal writing and oral communication skills

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in the District of Columbia or state of Michigan and the USPTO
• 5+ years as a practicing attorney, with 5-10 years of experience
• Portable book of business of $350,000

Skills:

• Client relationship management
• Trademark prosecution
• International trademark law
• Brand policing
• TTAB practice
• Litigation support
• Post-registration maintenance
• Process design and implementation
• Domain name management
• Docket management
• Legal research
• Legal writing
• Oral communication

This law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include antitrust and trade regulation, insurance coverage, estate planning, healthcare law, and white-collar criminal defense. The firm has been providing these services for over 165 years. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, the firm has offices in six locations, including New York City, New York, and Washington, District of Columbia.