Trademark Associate

Pirkey Barber PLLC•Austin, TX

9h•$177,000 - $196,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pirkey Barber, founded in 2006, is a U.S. law firm focused on trademark, trade dress, copyright, and unfair competition law. The firm represents clients in trademark-related matters, including intellectual property litigation, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office proceedings, domain name disputes, trademark policing, clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, trade dress, advertising counseling, false advertising litigation, online branding issues, and anti-counterfeiting enforcement. The firm is seeking a Trademark Associate to advise clients on U.S. and international trademark clearance, prosecution, brand protection, enforcement, and portfolio management. The associate will work directly with clients and may handle TTAB proceedings or trademark litigation, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will be based in Austin or willing to relocate there and work a hybrid schedule. Remote candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active Texas state bar license or eligibility to waive into the Texas bar.
3–5 years of full-time or equivalent experience in trademark law, including prosecution, clearance, enforcement, or portfolio management.
Strong experience in trademark clearance, filing strategies, responses to USPTO office actions, and international trademark prosecution.
Excellent writing, research, analytical, and project-management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple client matters, and deadlines; highly organized, detail-oriented, and business-minded.
Strong interpersonal and client-service skills, with willingness to engage in client calls, deliver strategic advice, and build relationships.
Must not require U.S. visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in TTAB proceedings or intellectual property litigation.

Responsibilities

Manage and conduct U.S. and international trademark clearance searches and provide clients with practical opinions on risk and brand strategy.
Handle trademark prosecution, including filing U.S. applications, responding to office actions, and maintaining global trademark portfolios.
Assist clients with brand protection, monitoring, and routine enforcement.
Depending on experience, handle opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board or trademark litigation.
Counsel clients on domain name issues, social media handles and brands, and trademark licensing and assignment.
Advise in-house legal and brand teams on brand rollout, portfolio management, anti-counterfeiting efforts, clearance, and enforcement.