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Washington, DC, United States

Trademark Attorney

Attorney

2-17 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Trademark Attorney for their Washington, . 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 . and international databases
• Prepare and prosecute . 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 (.) 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

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