Intellectual Property Senior Associate - Trademark

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • Any US Office, UNAVAILABLE

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About The Position

Orrick is seeking a senior associate to help lead its global trademark and brand protection practice. The practice serves clients ranging from venture-backed startups to Fortune 100 companies in technology, consumer, and life sciences, and supports brands throughout their lifecycle—from clearance and global filing strategy through prosecution, portfolio management, launches and rebrands, acquisitions of marks and domain names, and disputes through TTAB trial. The team works closely with Orrick’s Technology Companies Group and corporate and IP litigation teams.

The role combines experienced trademark judgment with Orrick’s technology platform to deliver work efficiently. The successful candidate will help shape a modern trademark practice and contribute to its growth. Responsibilities include managing domestic and international trademark portfolios, advising on clearance and registrability, handling prosecution and enforcement, supporting business transactions and product launches, supervising junior colleagues, and working with technology tools.

Orrick describes its culture as collegial and focused on making legal practices professionally and personally rewarding. The firm offers connections with peers and mentors, training and mentoring programs, retreats, academies, and shadowing opportunities. The expected salary range is $390,000–$435,000, with a possible annual discretionary merit bonus. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

• 6 to 9 years of experience handling trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement for domestic and international portfolios.
• Significant experience directing clearance searches and advising on registrability and likelihood of confusion.
• Significant experience developing and drafting USPTO office action responses.
• Significant experience with enforcement investigations, cease-and-desist letters, and negotiated settlements.
• Significant experience with international filing and prosecution, including Madrid Protocol filings and working with foreign counsel.
• Experience with TTAB oppositions and cancellations.
• Experience drafting and negotiating trademark licenses.
• Experience with trademark and IP due diligence.
• Experience assigning, reviewing, and supervising the work of junior attorneys and staff.
• Fluency with modern search, docketing, and technology-assisted drafting tools.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the State Bar of the office where the candidate wishes to be based, or ability to be admitted promptly.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills, including ability to explain legal risk in plain business terms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with close attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. and international trademark portfolios, including clearance, filing strategy, prosecution, maintenance, and renewals.
• Lead clearance work by scoping searches, reviewing results, and advising clients on practical risk.
• Develop office action strategy and prepare responses before the USPTO.
• Oversee Madrid Protocol and national filings, and coordinate with local counsel on foreign prosecution and disputes.
• Handle enforcement matters from investigations and demand letters through negotiations and TTAB oppositions and cancellations.
• Negotiate coexistence and consent agreements, licenses, and settlements.
• Support product launches, financings, and M&A with trademark clearance and IP due diligence.
• Assign, review, and supervise the work of junior attorneys and professional staff, and help develop the team.
• Use Orrick’s technology tools and help evaluate new tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions with an applicable medical plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) program.
• Flexible Time Off program.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual discretionary merit bonus may be available, based on firm and individual performance.
• Training and mentoring programs, retreats, academies, and shadowing opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree