Edell, Shapiro & Finnan · 2 months ago
Trademark Attorney
Gaithersburg, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEdell, Shapiro & Finnan is a fast-growing, thriving mid-sized IP firm seeking a Trademark Attorney to join their growing Trademark practice. The ideal candidate will assist clients with various aspects of trademark law, leveraging their experience in trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement.
Legal
Responsibilities
Assist a wide variety of clients across varying industries with navigating all aspects of trademark law
Conducting trademark clearance, reviewing and analyzing preliminary and comprehensive trademark searches and providing opinions, guidance and advice to clients regarding the availability of trademarks for use/registration
Managing domestic trademark prosecution, including preparation of applications for registration, responses to USPTO Office Actions, and all pre- and post-registration filings
Developing and managing global trademark portfolios, including instructing, corresponding with, and supervising the actions of a network of international associates in the clearance, filing, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement of trademark rights in countries around the world
Analyzing potential claims and defenses in trademark enforcement and infringement matters and drafting cease and desist and response letters
Excellent communication skills, in dealing with clients, support personnel, and foreign counsel
Strong writing, organizational, and analytical skills
Qualification
Required
2+ years of law firm experience in all aspects of trademark practice, including trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement, and client counseling
BS/BA and JD Degree from an accredited institution
Experience in conducting trademark clearance, reviewing and analyzing preliminary and comprehensive trademark searches and providing opinions, guidance and advice to clients regarding the availability of trademarks for use/registration
Experience managing domestic trademark prosecution, including preparation of applications for registration, responses to USPTO Office Actions, and all pre- and post-registration filings
Experience developing and managing global trademark portfolios, including instructing, corresponding with, and supervising the actions of a network of international associates in the clearance, filing, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement of trademark rights in countries around the world
Experience analyzing potential claims and defenses in trademark enforcement and infringement matters and drafting cease and desist and response letters
Excellent communication skills, in dealing with clients, support personnel, and foreign counsel
Strong writing, organizational, and analytical skills
Preferred
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board experience
copyright experience
trademark due diligence experience
Benefits
Fully paid employee health insurance
Hybrid work environment
401k matching
Health Club Reimbursement
Firm sponsored LTD/Life
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly wellness activities
Complimentary Parking
Walking access to Rio Restaurant District
Company
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC is an intellectual property law firm located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Albert J. Fasulo II
Partner
Andrew Haberman
Partner
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