Trademark Associate Attorney Clearance And Prosecution

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Job Title: Trademark Associate Attorney (Clearance And Prosecution)

Job Overview:
A law firm based in Walnut Creek, CA is actively seeking a skilled Trademark Associate to support its growing intellectual property practice. This position focuses on U.S. and international trademark clearance and prosecution work, involving complex portfolios and high-level brand strategies. Fluency in both Spanish and English is essential due to the nature of client communication and global brand support. The role offers an opportunity to collaborate with high-profile clients and address advanced trademark matters, particularly within the entertainment and media space.

Duties:

• Manage domestic and international trademark portfolios

• Conduct complex trademark clearance searches and legal assessments

• Prepare and prosecute trademark applications in the U.S. and globally

• Coordinate with foreign associates regarding filings and trademark strategy

• Provide strategic advice on brand development and protection

• Handle office actions and oppositions before the USPTO and foreign IP offices

• Draft and review client communications, memoranda, and legal opinions

• Engage with clients from Spanish-speaking regions and prepare Spanish-language legal correspondence

• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff across multiple offices

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in trademark clearance and prosecution

• Proficiency in handling complex, high-volume trademark portfolios

• Native or fluent proficiency in written and spoken Spanish

• Prior exposure to entertainment or media-related trademark issues is advantageous

• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines across jurisdictions and clients

• Strong attention to detail and organizational aptitude

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic background preferred

Certifications:

• Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction

• Admission to the California Bar or eligibility to waive in is preferred

Skills:

• Bilingual communication (Spanish/English) at a professional legal level

• Strategic thinking with a client-centered approach

• Strong legal research and analytical writing abilities

• Comfort managing a dynamic docket with minimal supervision

• Excellent time management and multitasking capabilities

• Technologically proficient with IP docketing systems and legal research tools

Job Location:

• Walnut Creek, CA

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306