TTABlog Trademark Jobs

TTABlog Job Posting: Experienced IP Attorney Seeks Position in Massachusetts/Rhode Island

2011-11-03T07:08:00.000-04:00

Mid-level attorney (2006 graduate) with large firm experience seeking a position in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Experience is focused on all aspects of trademark law (clearance/prosecution/enforcement/transactional), with additional experience in copyright counseling/registration and support of patent prosecution/transactions. Representative industries of experience include banking/financial services, food products, computer hardware/software and medical/pharma research.

May be interested in junior-level positions or positions in New York, if the opportunity is a good fit. Licensed in Massachusetts, and eligible for reciprocity in NY in early 2012. Please send inquiries to John Welch (jwelch at lalaw.com) to arrange for an introduction.

TTABlog Job Posting: TTAB Seeks Senior Level Attorney Advisor

2011-09-18T09:03:00.000-04:00

The TTAB is seeking to fill the position of Senior Level Attorney Advisor (here). "The incumbent is an attorney who is a recognized expert in: trademark law and regulations; TTAB policies and procedures related to all aspects of appeals, oppositions, cancellations and concurrent use proceedings; guidelines for practice before the TTAB; providing staff assistance in policy formulation and translation of policy decisions into revised guidelines in TTAB matters; and drafting and updating training materials for all professionals and technical support staff at the TTAB."

Major Duties:

Some of the major duties of the Senior Level Attorney Advisor (Trademarks) are as follows:

Serve as the Editor of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Manual of Procedure (TBMP), which is the principal guide for TTAB and Trademark Examining Operations personnel and the public on practices and procedures of the Board.

Review TTAB decisions prior to publication and make recommendations to the USPTO Director or the Director's designee, and the Chief Administrative Trademark Judge (Chief ATJ) of the TTAB as to decisions that should be issued as precedents of the Board.

Develop and formulate new TTAB practices and procedures, and ensure dissemenation of the same to USPTO personnel via official notices, training materials and revisions in the TBMP.

Serve as the TTAB policy, practice and procedure expert and consultant to the Chief ATJ and other USPTO officials, conducting research on trademark issues that may become or are involved in TTAB proceedings and identify when there is a need for a statement of new or improved TTAB practice or procedure.

Represent the Chief Administrative Trademark Judge in dealings with attorneys, industry representatives, and trademark law associations in matters or complaints involving TTAB practices and procedures.

Represent TTAB in meetings with bar associations, trade associations, and other national and international trademark law groups on matters relating to recent developments in TTAB rules, regulations and practice.

Experienced IP Attorney Specializing in Trademarks and Computer/Internet Law Seeks Corporate Position in Chicagoland Area

2011-09-09T09:28:00.000-04:00

IP Attorney with more than 14 years of experience seeks in-house/corporate position in Chicagoland area. Expertise includes all aspects of trademark clearance, prosecution, registration and international enforcement as well as advertising and social media, computer, copyright, counterfeiting and customs procedures, e-commerce, global trade compliance, licensing and transfers, mergers, acquisitions and strategic alliances, and a full range of related sophisticated commercial transactions. Licensed in the District of Columbia, Illinois and Michigan. Send inquiries to John L. Welch (jwelch at lalaw.com) to arrange for an introduction.

Experienced Trademark and Copyright Examiner Seeks Position, Preferably on East Coast

2011-08-26T11:33:00.000-04:00

Former Examiner with 8 years' examining experience, first as a Trademark Examining Attorney at the PTO, then as a Copyright Examiner at the U.S. Copyright Office, plus 2 years' experience in private practice, seeks position with a corporation, institution or law firm, preferably in North Carolina or other areas on the East Coast, but will consider other locations as well. Private practice has focused on trademark and copyright prosecution, clearance and maintenance. Copyright Office experience includes educational outreach and an intimate familiarity with electronic processing of copyright registration applications. Qualified to testify as an expert witness on copyright registration matters. Responsibilities have covered all phases of trademark & copyright prosecution with some related transactional work. Send inquiries to John L. Welch (jwelch at lalaw.com) to arrange for an introduction.

Experienced Trademark and IP Attorney with Computer, Internet, and Social Media Expertise Seeks New Position

2011-08-16T11:32:00.000-04:00

Intellectual Property attorney with 10 years of in-house/law firm experience and expertise in computer, Internet, and social media issues, seeks position with a corporation or law firm, preferably on the West Coast, but will consider any area of the country. Practice has focused on trademarks, including litigation, trademark prosecution, clearance and maintenance, and management of large global trademark portfolios. Responsibilities have covered all phases of IP prosecution and protection (including patent, trade secret and copyright matters) and related transactional work. Send inquiries to John L. Welch (jwelch @ lalaw.com) to arrange for an introduction.

Highly Experienced Trademark and IP Attorney Seeks New Position

2011-07-01T11:30:00.000-04:00

Intellectual Property attorney with 17 years of diverse in-house experience and a focus on trademarks seeks position with a corporation or law firm, preferably on the East Coast, but will consider any area of the country. Has managed large global trademark portfolios and trademark litigation for several Fortune 500 companies, and has been deeply involved in trademark prosecution and clearance. Responsibilities have included all phases of IP (including patents, copyright matters and new media issues) and a full range of related transactional work. Registered patent attorney. Send inquiries to John L. Welch (jwelch @ lalaw.com) to arrange for an introduction.

TTABlog Job Posting: DC Area Internet Consultancy Seeks Trademark Attorney

2011-06-07T06:29:00.000-04:00

A Washington, D.C.-area Internet Consultancy with a focus on Domain Name Strategy is seeking an in-house Trademark Attorney for both adversarial and non-adversarial trademark matters. "This is a great position for someone 1-4 years out of law school, possibly with more experience depending on salary expectations."

The company provides domain name strategy and protection services globally to large corporations. "They envision this person growing with the firm, and contributing as a business person as well as an Attorney."

If interested, please send an MS Word version document of your resume in confidence to: Craig Rofhok, Elite Legal Search LLC, phone 858-452-0900, email craig at elite-searches.com.

New TTABlog Job Posting: Green Mountain Coffee Seeks Trademark Paralegal

2011-05-11T17:42:00.000-04:00

Green Mountain Coffee is seeking a trademark paralegal for its office in Waterbury, Vermont. Please see details below:

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., parent company of Keurig, Incorporated and a dynamic leader in the coffee industry, is seeking a knowledgeable and results-oriented Trademark Paralegal to join its growing Legal Department. The Trademark Paralegal will assist with the management of the Company’s global family of brands and related clearance, prosecution, and enforcement work. Specific responsibilities include:

• managing the Company’s trademark docketing database
• docketing trademark deadlines
• handling USPTO and TTAB electronic filing
• communicating with outside trademark counsel
• conducting preliminary trademark availability searches and investigations

For the complete job posting, please visit the career section of www.gmcr.com.

New Job Posting: Under Armour Seeks IP Paralegal (Baltimore)

2011-05-10T16:50:00.005-04:00

Under Armour, Inc. is seeking an IP paralegal for its office in Baltimore, Maryland. See announcement below.

Senior Intellectual Property Legal & Docketing Assistant

Join the legal team at Under Armour as it strives to become the World’s #1 Performance Athletic Brand. If you want to feel truly passionate about your job and crave earning the opportunities that arise in a growth environment, then Under Armour could be your next home.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• File, docket, maintain, and monitor action due dates for patents and trademarks
• Assemble and electronically file patent and trademark applications
• Review all incoming correspondence from Patent & Trademark Offices worldwide
• Perform searches of patent and trademark databases
• Perform administrative duties as necessary

Candidates should have experience with electronic intellectual property docketing systems.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our career page at www.underarmour.jobs, click on headquarters and then legal.

Former Trademark Examining Attorney Seeks Position in DC/Baltimore Area

2010-08-18T04:42:00.000-04:00

Former PTO Examining Attorney and large law firm associate seeks law firm or corporate position in the Washington, DC or Baltimore areas. Extensive experience in trademark clearance, registration, and enforcement. Has managed large global trademark portfolios for leading organizations in the fields of music, television and film, computer software and hardware, automotive parts, tool and die, fashion, food, pharmaceuticals, travel, publications, financial, educational, and business services in over 100 different countries. Send inquiries to John L. Welch to arrange for an introduction.

Former PTO Examining Attorney Seeks DC-Area Trademark Position

2009-12-08T10:23:00.000-05:00

Former PTO Examining Attorney (6+ years) and current law firm associate seeks law firm or corporate position in the Washington, DC area. Highly experienced in trademark clearance, registration, and enforcement, as well as in TTAB contested matters. Also experienced in drafting of UDRP and federal litigation pleadings and negotiations. In short, involved in all areas of trademark protection both in the US and internationally, representing clients across a broad spectrum of business activity. Send inquiries to John L. Welch to arrange for an introduction.

New Job Posting: Under Armour Seeks "Rock Star" Paralegal (Baltimore)

2009-06-23T08:15:00.001-04:00

Under Armour, Inc. seeks a "rock star" paralegal for its Baltimore, Maryland headquarters. Three-plus years of law firm or in-house paralegal experience, including one year of trademark experience, required. Details may be found here at the company website.

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New Job Posting: NYC Firm Seeks Fantastic TM Paralegal

2009-06-18T11:33:00.000-04:00

Are you a fantastic trademark paralegal in the NY area, with experience in domestic and international trademarks, as well as domain names? If you're contemplating a move, please send a resume to mschwimmer (at symbol) mosessinger dot com. Note: if you are a recent law school grad, then this would not be a good opportunity for you.
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Former Examining Attorney Seeks DC/Baltimore Area Position

2009-05-01T09:43:00.001-04:00

Former PTO Examining Attorney and fifth-year down-sized associate at DC-area law firm seeks law firm or corporate position in the Baltimore-Washington area. Highly experienced in trademark clearance, registration, and enforcement, with a focus on brand selection and management, and in litigation before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. She has managed global trademark portfolios in fields ranging from fashion to the tool and die industry, and also has advised clients on copyright and licensing issues. Send inquiries to John L. Welch to arrange for an introduction.
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Experienced California Trademark Attorney Willing to Re-locate

2009-04-16T09:34:00.009-04:00

Trademark attorney with six-plus years of experience seeks employment with in-house legal department or law firm. The attorney has extensive experience in trademark prosecution, counseling, clearance, enforcement, and litigation. He has managed the filing and prosecution of more than 1,200 international trademark applications in 180 different countries, for a major U.S. based technology company. As part of his trademark clearance experience, he has cleared trademarks within the United States and in more than 30 foreign jurisdictions. He has participated at all levels of trademark enforcement, from the drafting of cease-and-desist letters to trademark infringement litigation. In short, he has been actively involved in all forms of trademark protection both within the United States and internationally. Send inquiries to John Welch to arrange for an introduction.

Michael Best & Friedrich Seeks TM Associate for Milwaukee Office

2009-03-11T14:06:00.001-04:00

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a trademark associate with 1-3 years of experience for its Milwaukee office. If interested, please contact the firm directly.

Founded in 1848, Michael Best has earned a reputation as a leading law firm in the Midwest. The firm has provided intellectual property services to clients for more than 100 years and is ranked as one of the top 25 intellectual property litigation firms by IP Law & Business (July 2008) and one of the top 25 trademark firms in the nation by Intellectual Property Today (May 2008).

Michael Best has an excellent opportunity in our Milwaukee office for an associate with 1-3 years of trademark prosecution and client counseling experience. All candidates must have strong academic credentials to be considered. Resume, transcripts (both law school and undergraduate), references and a writing sample should be submitted with all initial inquiries via our online submission process at michaelbest.com.

Milwaukee Office of Godfrey & Kahn Seeks IP Generalist

2009-03-03T01:00:00.002-05:00

Godfrey & Kahn is seeking an Intellectual Property Generalist for its Milwaukee office. (Details here).

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C., a general business practice firm with over 185 attorneys, has an excellent opportunity for an associate with two to four years experience to join our Intellectual Property practice area in the Milwaukee office.
The ideal candidate will have an electrical or mechanical engineering background with at least 2 years experience and already be admitted to the patent bar. The successful candidate will also have excellent academic credentials and the ability to assist in litigation, prepare and prosecute trademark and patent applications, support corporate transactions, and draft and negotiate technology agreements.

Please contact the firm directly.
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Experienced New York TM Attorney Seeks Reduced-Hours Position

2009-03-02T14:00:00.003-05:00

Trademark attorney with more than 15 years of law firm experience seeks new position, 15-30 hours per week, in New York area, or by telecommute in other area. All aspects of trademark practice including searching and clearance, domestic and international prosecution, TTAB proceedings, licensing, enforcement, and UDRP. Modest portables. Employment or independent contractor relationship. Email John Welch to set up an introduction.
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Experienced TM Attorney Seeks Opportunity in L.A. Area

2008-11-29T07:00:00.002-05:00

Experienced trademark prosecution attorney seeks opportunity in Los Angeles area. Proven track record of successfully undertaking full and immediate responsibility for trademark files. Experience includes domestic and international prosecutions, maintenance, portfolio management, counseling, licensing, TTAB, UDRP and litigation. Prosecuted over 100 federal trademark applications. Modest book. Admitted in CA. Email John Welch to set up an introduction.

IP Transactional Attorney Seeks Position in Southeastern VA or Long Island

2008-11-14T12:57:00.009-05:00

Experienced IP transactional attorney (trademark and patent prosecution and licensing) seeks in-house position in Southeastern Virginia or Long Island, NY. Also willing to consider telecommuting arrangement with law firm. Send inquiries to jlw28129@gmail-dot-com.
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Please Send Your Trademark Job Postings

2008-11-13T09:04:00.002-05:00

The TTABlog Trademark Jobs blog, admittedly modeled after the Patent Jobs by Patently-O website, will provide free listings of trademark law job opportunities. If you would like to respond to a posting, please send an e-mail to me at jlw28129@gmail-dot-com, and I will forward your message to the appropriate person.