Mid-Level Trademark Associate

Stoel Rives • Sacramento, CA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a trademark associate with three to six years of experience to join its Technology & Intellectual Property Practice Group in the Portland, Seattle, Sacramento, San Francisco or Salt Lake City offices. This is a unique opportunity to work with leading companies on sophisticated trademark, copyright, advertising, and online brand protection matters, while playing a meaningful role in helping clients develop, protect, and commercialize their brands.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• 3–6 years of trademark experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or leading IP boutique
• Experience handling the responsibilities outlined above
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and clients
• Experience communicating directly with clients and managing projects and deadlines
• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction or ability to obtain admission by waiver

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should have an interest in business development and a desire to build long-term client relationships

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic and international trademark portfolios
• Handle trademark prosecution matters before the USPTO and coordinate with foreign counsel worldwide
• Develop and implement trademark protection and enforcement strategies, including online brand protection initiatives
• Conduct trademark clearance searches and prepare risk assessments
• Support Trademark Trial and Appeal Board opposition, cancellation, and appeal proceedings
• Counsel clients on copyright protection, registration, licensing, and enforcement matters
• Address digital content issues, including fair use, online brand protection, domain name disputes, UDRP proceedings, and DMCA takedown matters
• Draft and negotiate trademark, copyright, and other intellectual-property agreements
• Conduct intellectual property due diligence in M&A, financing, and strategic transactions
• Collaborate directly with clients and contribute to business development initiatives

Benefits

• The base compensation range for this position is $193,000 - $295,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets.
• variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels, as well as legal and professional skills generally.
• coaching and mentoring program
• new lawyer integration program provides new lawyers with the resources and information necessary to succeed after they join the firm.
• core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm.

What This Job Offers

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