Trademark Attorney

2-14 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Trademark Attorney for their Ann Arbor office. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a focus on trademark law. They should possess strong client management skills, be adept at conducting trademark searches and prosecuting trademark applications, and have experience in trademark-related litigation.

Duties:

• Cultivate and generate new client relationships
• Manage new and existing client relationships
• Conduct preliminary and comprehensive trademark availability searches
• Prepare and prosecute . trademark applications and related documents
• Prosecute international trademarks via various protocols and correspond with foreign associates and trademark offices
• Manage brand policing efforts, including review of trademark watch notices and research on potential infringers
• Handle TTAB actions and correspond with foreign associates regarding similar actions overseas
• Assist with trademark-related litigation in state and federal courts
• Prepare and file Post-Registration Maintenance documents
• Design, recommend, and implement processes to enhance group efficiency
• Complete domain name registrations, transfers, and conduct UDRP actions
• Manage the trademark docket system and work with related software and personnel

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school
• 5-10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a focus on trademark law
• Admission to practice law in the District of Columbia or state of Michigan and the USPTO
• Strong intellect and quick grasp of complex legal issues
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work as needed
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in online legal research services and resources
• Superior legal writing and oral communication skills

Certifications:

Admittance to the USPTO is required

Skills:

• Client management
• Trademark searching and prosecution
• Litigation management
• Brand policing
• Project management
• Legal writing
• Oral communication
• Docket management
• Domain name registration and UDRP actions

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