What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trademark Associate Attorney position at Sheridan Ross P.C.?
Trademark Associate Attorney
Position Summary
Sheridan Ross P.C. is seeking an attorney with 2-4 years of experience in trademark prosecution and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings. Ideal candidates will have experience in the management and coordination of trademark, copyright, and brand matters. The position includes U.S. and foreign trademark clearance, prosecution, licensing, due diligence, enforcement, TTAB practice and domain name disputes. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with superb communication and writing skills, a commitment to excellence and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Functions
- Assisting in the management of trademark portfolios, trademark clearance, U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution, and U.S. and foreign contentious matters, including multi-jurisdictional filing programs
- Maintaining professional communication with clients and foreign counsel concerning clearance, filing instructions, office actions, potential obstacles and similar prosecution matters
- Conducting and analyzing preliminary and comprehensive trademark clearance searches
- Handling all aspects of U.S. trademark prosecution
- Evaluating and responding to trademark and copyright infringement matters
- Reviewing and preparing intellectual property agreements
- U.S. copyright counseling and registration
Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Juris Doctor (JD)
Experience
- 2-4 years of law firm or corporate law department experience specifically in the trademark field is required, including portfolio management, clearance searching and USPTO filings
- Experience in intellectual property due diligence activities, license/agreement drafting and negotiation is preferred
Other Requirements
- All candidates must be in good standing with the local state bar in which they are licensed – admission in at least one state bar is required
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sheridan Ross is committed to fostering an environment that embraces and promotes equality, diversity, and inclusiveness where everyone has the opportunity to excel. We encourage our professionals to be themselves and share their perspectives, experiences, and insights. Individuals seeking employment at Sheridan Ross are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
Benefit and Compensation Summary
Sheridan Ross offers a competitive pay and benefits package to full-time employees including health care benefits, personal paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, discretionary bonus, parking reimbursement, and more.
Full remote work options are possible depending on the candidate, experience, and qualifications.
Base Salary Range: $145,000-$170,000 with a 1750 billing expectation
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
We are currently not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening.
Salary : $145,000 - $170,000
