Trademark Associate (Silicon Valley/SF)
About the role
ArentFox Schiff is an award-winning, globally recognized law firm that delivers sophisticated, innovative, and practical legal solutions to clients around the world. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, ArentFox Schiff's expertise is sought out by Fortune 500s, start-ups, international governments, non-profits and trade associations, and private individuals. Our work spans highly complex, global matters as well as the deeply personal issues that shape the lives of individuals and communities.
At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build upon a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Handle trademark and copyright matters, including domestic and international trademark clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement.
- Counsel clients on trademark selection, use, and protection strategies.
- Assist with trademark disputes and brand protection matters.
- Provide copyright counseling, licensing, domain name disputes, advertising and unfair competition issues, intellectual property agreements, and online brand enforcement.
- Work with clients in technology, digital media, consumer products, retail, or internet‑based businesses (preferred).
Requirements
- At least two years of experience handling trademark and copyright matters.
- Experience counseling clients on trademark selection, use, and protection strategies.
- Experience with copyright counseling, licensing, domain name disputes, advertising and unfair competition issues,