Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a junior to midlevel associate to join the Trademark group within the firm’s Intellectual Property practice. This position will support a robust trademark practice that advises leading technology, media, and consumer brand companies on protecting and enforcing their intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Conduct U.S. trademark clearance searches and preliminary multinational searches, analyze results, and prepare trademark search opinions
• Manage domestic and international trademark prosecution, including preparing and responding to Office Actions
• Support trademark enforcement matters, including cease-and-desist letters and related investigation and strategy
• Assist with Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings, including but not limited to drafting discovery requests and reviewing discovery responses, drafting motions, conducting investigations, collecting and organizing evidence
• Advise clients on trademark portfolio strategy, brand protection, and related intellectual property issues
• Coordinate with foreign counsel on international filings and portfolio management
• Work closely with partners and clients on a wide range of trademark counseling matters
• Assist with UDRP proceedings, including drafting Complaints and Answers, and putting together Appendices
• Assist in identifying and obtaining the information needed to complete copyright registration forms, and in identifying and preliminarily advising on other copyright-related issues
• Preparing trademark and copyright licenses and assignments
• Assist with due diligence and other IP-related tasks in support of corporate transactions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in trademark law at a law firm 
• Experience with U.S. and multinational trademark clearance (including with use of the SAEGIS and/or Corsearch search databases), U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution, TTAB proceedings, trademark enforcement matters, and IP due diligence and other corporate transaction support
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong investigation skills
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work both independently and collaboratively
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction (or eligibility to waive in)
• JD from an accredited law school

About the Practice

DWT’s trademark team represents leading global brands across the technology, media, entertainment, retail, food and beverage, and consumer goods sectors. The team provides strategic counseling on brand development and protection, manages global trademark portfolios, and handles complex enforcement and TTAB matters. Associates in the group work directly with clients and gain meaningful responsibility early in their careers.

Join Us!

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a firm where your contributions are recognized and valued, please submit your cover letter addressed to Beka Anardi, Manager, Lawyer Talent Acquisition; resume; copy of law school transcript; and a writing sample.

We are accepting third party submissions for this position. 

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources@dwt.com.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: The annualized salary range for this position is $215,000 to $290,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Core Benefits: Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (with an optional Health Savings Account), dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and disability.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time employees receive sick leave benefits in accordance with the appropriate state Sick & Safe Leave Policy. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation annually, though the exact amount may vary depending on client and firm needs. The firm also provides 11 paid holidays each year.

Additional Programs: Employees may participate in 401(k) retirement planning, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Available voluntary benefits include accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs are also available. Full-time employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

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