Trademark Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking a highly skilled Trademark Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience representing large brand owners. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in trademark clearance, prosecution, counseling, and enforcement, with a strong background in a large law firm setting.

Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive trademark clearance searches to assess potential risks for large brand owners.
• Handle trademark prosecution matters, including drafting and filing trademark applications.
• Provide strategic counseling to clients on trademark issues, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Execute trademark enforcement actions, including drafting cease and desist letters and representing clients in infringement disputes.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in trademark law, specifically representing large brand owners.
• Prior experience in a large law firm setting is preferred.
• Strong academic credentials with a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the bar in the state of Texas.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of Texas.

Skills:

• Proficient in conducting trademark clearance searches.
• Strong knowledge of trademark prosecution procedures.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to provide strategic counseling to clients.
• Experience in trademark enforcement actions.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Located in downtown Dallas, the largest branch of a significant Texas law firm has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the legal industry. Business and litigation services are offered to a varied spectrum of clients. This firm has a very solid reputation in the State of Texas and has a growing reputation around the country. The firm consistently scores very well on associate quality of life surveys, and many associates throughout Texas consider working at this firm to be an ultimate of sorts. We have a high degree of enthusiasm for this firm. Getting a position in this firm is no easy task, and the firm does fairly consistently look for top grades and credentials. Additionally, we believe that there is a high degree of diversity within this firm and that the firm makes a solid effort to foster diversity within the workplace. The old adage, No one ever got fired for choosing IBM could be reworded for this firm to state that No one ever made a serious career mistake going here. That is true. If you like challenging work and you want to be part of a powerful Texas firm with a lot of significant heritage in the State of Texas, this may be the place for you. Compensation at this firm is as high as any top Texas firm, and the partners are consistently some of the most highly compensated lawyers in the state.