Trademark Associate
Trademark Associate
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$ 220000 - 250000
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Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Trademark and Brand Management Group
SCHEDULE: Full-Time/Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Trademark Partners
LOCATION: New York
SALARY: The base salary for attorney positions is $220000 - $250000 depending upon class year.
SUMMARY
Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities in New York City Frankfurt Kurnit now provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide. With leading practices in entertainment advertising intellectual property technology litigation corporate & finance estate planning charitable organizations professional responsibility and other areas The National Law Journal named us to its Midsize Hot List. The Legal 500 describes us as an exemplary practice that well and truly earns its five-star rating. And Chambers USA praises us as top-notch well-regarded and highly respected. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has offices in Los Angeles and New York City.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provide thoughtful and timely advice to clients concerning the risks associated with use and registration of trademarks proper trademark use to enhance the value of their brands and strategies for trademark enforcement.
- Conduct analyze and provide practical advice with respect to trademark clearance searches.
- Prepare and prosecute trademark applications including crafting identification of services and responses to Office Actions.
- Draft review negotiate and interpret trademark agreements.
- Assist with all aspects of trademark enforcement including cease and desist letters online takedown notices and TTAB proceedings (drafting of pleadings discovery and motions and participating in conferences oral arguments and settlement negotiations).
- Research analyze and apply relevant statutes and case law to clients trademark clearance prosecution and enforcement efforts.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
SPECIFIC SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Ability to manage multiple matters and multiple clients working with all the partners in the Group with pragmatism diligence collegiality and excellent judgment.
- Demonstrated interest in areas relevant to our practice area such as review and analysis of trademark searches preparation and prosecution of trademark applications (including drafting responses to Office Actions) and participation in TTAB proceedings.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Aderant Expert Time (or a similar timekeeping program).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 2 7 years of post-law school experience.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) strong academic credentials and must be a member of the New York Bar.
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz offers eligible employees a comprehensive range of benefits including medical dental vision care life disability flexible spending plans commuter benefits and a 401(k).
To apply: Direct applicants may apply to this position by clicking Apply below or on the upper right side on this posting. Your submission must include a resume transcript writing sample and cover letter addressed to the hiring manager. If you have any questions about this position please send an e-mail to .
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions responsibilities or requirements. The duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is committed to providing a diverse work environment free from harassment and discrimination in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting the most qualified employees and providing them with equal opportunity for advancement in all aspects of employment. All human resources actions are administered in a manner which will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of age race sex color creed religion national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status genetic predisposition or carrier status veteran status or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal State or local law. The Firm prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Further it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who request such accommodation consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
